Burbot

[gazin16]

How does one cook burbot? Just boil in salted water or is there different ways?

[Bigwoodsman]

How does one cook burbot? Just boil in salted water or is there different ways?

Beer batter and deep fry is a tried and true method

BW

[SNAPFisher]

Beer batter and deep fry is a tried and true method

BW

^^ What he said. If you want to soften the meat a bit before deep frying, soak in salted water for about 10-15 minutes. I find it makes it better.

[pinelakeperch]

How does one cook burbot? Just boil in salted water or is there different ways?

I tried that once. Man, it was awful! Battered and fried is much better from what I've heard.

[burnme]

Totally agree beer batter and deep fried, served with a nice cold beer and chips!

[Double-Eh]

Boiling water with a pinch of salt.

Cut into bite size pieces.

Boil until piece floats. Have a slotted spoon to remove pieces as they rise.

Pat dry quickly (not essential).

Drive into melted garlic butter.

Down the hatch.

Never look back. You and friends/family will literally will be crowded around the stove as you cook and devour simultaneously.

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I've heard of boiling sprite rather than salted water. Tempting but I haven't tried it yet.

[natedawg]

Boiling water with a pinch of salt.

Cut into bite size pieces.

Boil until piece floats. Have a slotted spoon to remove pieces as they rise.

Pat dry quickly (not essential).

Drive into melted garlic butter.

Down the hatch.

Never look back. You and friends/family will literally will be crowded around the stove as you cook and devour simultaneously.

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I've heard of boiling sprite rather than salted water. Tempting but I haven't tried it yet.



What he said.....no better way

[Burbot Sherbet]

In Wisconsin they boil burbs in 7up or Sprite rather than water (Americans). I’ve also had a mean Icelandic style fish stew (plokkfiskur) using burbs instead of cod. I imagine you could swap burbot for cod in pretty much any recipe and it’s be just as good!

[gazin16]

I've heard mixed reviews on the boiling method. I guess I'll try both. Thanks guys

[honker_clonker]

I find the boiling better with the back straps than the tail meat. I cook the tail fillets like you would cook walleye or perch but I always boil the back straps.

[stubblejumper01]

Another way for the backstraps is to cut them into pieces about an inch or so thick, wrap some of your favourite thick cut bacon around and secure it with a toothpick. Bake in the oven until the bacon is done. Yummy!!

[WildCats]

Another way for the backstraps is to cut them into pieces about an inch or so thick, wrap some of your favourite thick cut bacon around and secure it with a toothpick. Bake in the oven until the bacon is done. Yummy!!


Add a water chestnut and dip them in BBQ sauce before baking.

WC

[Burbot Sherbet]

Add a water chestnut and dip them in BBQ sauce before baking.

WC

Now I know what I’m doing with my next burb. Fantastic idea!

[stubblejumper01]

Add a water chestnut and dip them in BBQ sauce before baking.

WC

Will definitely try that!!