Making Fish Jerky
Ever wonder, too much fish and what I’m going to do with all these fish…How about Fish jerky? Well not only for eating, but I used it for bait because after so many hours drying the fish it will get tough and easy to place on a hook. Also it make a great bait for crabs fishing, place the fish on the cage and there you go you have your bait, also because of the terryaki sauce the bait will stink this is a great bait for big catfish. Why not give it a try, don’t forget the beer.
6-12 3/8′ thick fish filets.. Use fresh-caught trout, salmon, bass, or very fresh store-bought.. The skin can be left on if you like. It helps hold the filet together while smoking.
16 oz. bottle of Yoshida’s Gourmet Sauce (international foods aisle, Japanese)
16 oz of beer
Stir the beer and Yoshida’s together in a glass dish or bowl. Add the fish filets and gently mix to cover the fish completely with the marinade. Cover the dish with lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours. Mix gently at least twice during the 24 hours for even marinading.
Prepare your home smoker (or dehydrator) for use. Use a mild wood like apple or oak to make the smoke.. Place the fillets skin-side down on the racks in the smoker.. If they are 3/8′ thick, smoke for 6-8 hours.. If thinner, smoke for less time, if thicker, smoke for more time..
Remove from smoker and cool in a paper bag or clean cardboard box. Warm fish jerky will sweat and possibly spoil if sealed in plastic or glass before it is cooled.
