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Fish Roe

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  • Home canning. Old canning methods can let botulism through. Use current tested canning guidance.
  • Curing. Old curing amounts and salts may be unsafe. Use current tested guidance.

Ingredients 2 ingredients

  1. 6 ounces of salt
  2. 6 quarts of water

Method

  1. For canning be sure to use roe of freshly caught fish and only such roe as is known to be good to eat.
  2. The roe of some fishes, such as the garfish, is not eaten.
  3. Clean the roe by removing the shreds and strings adhering to it and wash well in cold water, being careful not to break the roe.
  4. Soak for 2 hours in a brine made of 6 quarts of water and 6 ounces of salt.
  5. Drain and pack in hot glass jars or enameled tin cans.
  6. Can for the same length of time as other fish.

Plating

Cookware for this recipe

  • Colander