Pickled Pike
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4.9
84 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Brine Time
8 hrs
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Servings
10 people
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Calories
87 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Scandinavian
Pickled Pike
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Northern pike is traditional for this Scandinavian-style pickle, but you can use any firm, white fish. If it's a fish you can eat raw, like albacore or mahi mahi, you don't need to freeze the fish first. All other fish -- including pike -- you need to freeze for 48 hours before you can make this. This will kill any potential parasites in the meat; freshwater fish like pike can carry tapeworms, which you absolutely do not want, even if they are a great weight-loss strategy...
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Ingredients
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 5 cups water, divided
- 1 pound pike, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups cider or white wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard seed
- 2 teaspoons whole allspice
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 2 leaves bay
- Peel of 1 lemon, sliced and white pith removed
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat 4 cups of water enough to dissolve salt. Let this brine cool to at least room temperature, preferably colder. When it is cold enough, submerge the pike pieces in the brine and refrigerate overnight. Meanwhile, bring the sugar, vinegar, the remaining cup of water and all the spices to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and let this steep until cool.
- When the pike has brined, layer it in a glass jar with the sliced lemon peel, bay leaves and red onion. Pour over the cooled pickling liquid with all the spice and seal the jars. Wait at least a day before eating, and I find it best after about a week to 10 days. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Store your pickled fish in the coldest part of your fridge and it will keep for a solid month or even 6 weeks. Your nose will be your guide when it turns. Trust me.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
22mg
(1%)
Potassium
190mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
49IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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