Salt cure/ smoking fish in old fashioned smokehouse! Catfish and buffalo fish!

[@bloodhoundez6265]

Instead of throwing away your fish "middles" as you call them. Fire up your grill,melt some butter, garlic salt. Baste them as they grill. Great snack for picking the meat.Enjoy and be blessed

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That sounds awesome!

[@Goodellsam]

My dad was a MS river commercial fisherman when I was young. We cut the scales outside of the buffalo. Dad called it fleecing the scales off.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That’s awesome memories!

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

Ruia cracked up when you asked the boss what they thought the first time and you hear crickets. Ha! You know what you’re doing! Learning tons!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂. I’m glad I could give a small moment of joy😂😂😂

[@spurbronc9449]

I love this channel !!!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks I enjoy learning from all the folks that give me advice!

[@jackkeeble9272]

Thanks for the video brother

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Any time!

[@janetcutler9539]

As always your videos are extremely knowledgeable and I love how your boys help out and enjoy the feast you provide from living off the land. With the smocking house would different types of wood provide a different smoke that would change the taste of the fish or meat cooking? God bless you all

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes. Different types of wood make a different flavor in the meat. And I am still experimenting with different types of wood.

[@davidcopple8071]

We always keep some buttered white bread on the table when we're eating whole fish in case anyone swallows a bone. Just take a bite out of the buttered bread and when you swallow it the bone goes with it and your stomach acid does the rest. Also, on common carp, buffalo fish, and Gasper Goos. Where the Y bones are in the meat simply make shallow cuts all the way down where the bones are about a quarter of an inch apart. Through the Bones but not through the entire fish. Then whenever you fry it, can it, bake or boil or smoke it. Those bones simply crumble in your mouth like those in most canned fish.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Ok that sounds great! I’ve eaten gasper goo all my life….. basically every year and I’ve never seen a y bone in their meat.

[@davidcopple8071]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures . I grew up eating Gasper Goos as well. But haven't had the opportunity in the last twenty years or so. My grandpa used to catch them all the time on his jug lines and I'd catch them while fishing near his cabin once in a while. He of course caught multiple species of fish but we ate everything he caught. I'm probably just missing remembering how boney they were or weren't in this case. But I appreciate your response. I'm in Texas BTW. Born and raised.

[@Death2Weebs]

Buffalo carp is great meat. Thanks for sharing your prep method.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It really is! So many people waste them!

[@timothyadams7599]

It's been over 50 years since I seen a smoke house like that.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

This one got destroyed by a big oak tree….. but we rebuilt it much nicer!

[@EdelynMoreno]

I really love the traditional way to cook ♥️

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes it’s very tasty!

[@lewisbarney5327]

I live in idaho and most of the fish we smoke are trout and salmon but I don't like a liquid brine like most people. I use a dry mix of salt, brown sugar, and lemon pepper then use cherry wood. I let the brine work for a day and then rinse off and dry in front of a fan

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Sounds delicious!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

That’s why buffalo are such good hoopnet and turtle bait...super bloody and it slowly oozes out of em over days :-). Dude that smoked fish looked awesome!!!!! Tastes like ham??? Brother you make some fish that tastes like bacon then you may have something haha

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You make turtle taste like bacon, and I’ll make buffalo taste like ham...... we’ll have a big pow-wow and call all our friends!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Lol well I don’t have many friends (I’ve heard I’m a bit of an ass) so ya better bring enough for both of us 😝

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Cruze's Louisiana Outdoors Deal!

[@homesteadingcheaperbythedo302]

I like your table! Gonna have to drive up and try some of that smoked fish!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

We’re here! But the fish is gone!🥺

[@homesteadingcheaperbythedo302]

I bet. Looked too good to last long😃

[@rockyanish6795]

Catfish and buffalo are my 2 favorite to smoke.. 180 degrees at 12hrs will get the moisture out. You can brown sugar them babies too

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Oh man that sounds awesome!

[@TheSwaffordHomestead]

Enjoyed the video! Smoke flavor is just good stuff!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes it is!!

[@gwargumm9511]

I think I found my new favorite KZbin channel. Liked and subscribed. Great video. I am thinking of trying to smoke some fish but mine will probably come from the supermarket.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Awesome! I know you will love the flavor!

[@ReapWhatYouSeauxLeJeune]

Awesome video!!! I love your smokehouse!! (Jerriath)

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks so much Jerriath! I would really like to put some of that wild hog in there!!!! Actually I have put wild hog in there several times!

[@ReapWhatYouSeauxLeJeune]

Great job My Friend

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks so much! We love it!

[@joejoe485]

I enjoyed the video. Good content. And I like the tip on how to get rid of the fish bone in the throat! I had it before, it was very inconvenient

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It definitely works! Hopefully you never have to try it out!

[@mpedmar9701]

We always wore safety glasses when scaling the fish . Those suckers fly everywhere ! Lol Stay happy, healthy and safe. God bless

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes they sure do! We have to be careful LOL!

[@brianphilbrook5262]

I had some smoked bass last summer and boy that was good. I’ve got plans on building a smokehouse this summer once the garden is finally in. I wanna smoke some trout or salmon.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Wow you’re gonna live it!!! I wanted one for years before I finally built it!

[@ChuckisOutside]

Thanks for the video. Good stuff.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You’re absolutely welcome!

[@stanmack6171]

Thanks for the informative video as always. Great tip about the bone🤔 I was hoping that you wasn’t going to say grab the needle-nose pliers. Thanks for posting 🐟

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂🤣😂 I’ll do a demonstration on needle nose pliers 😂😂😂

[@stanmack6171]

😍

[@Crusader228]

Looks amazing.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I really enjoy it! Can’t wait for fall!!!

[@DarthTwilight]

when you first started the video, and I saw your boy being put to work, I thought to myself, "Looks like this man has values."

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

My boys enjoy working…… and even if I didn’t give them a task….. they find something to do anyway!😂

[@DarthTwilight]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures I'm glad there are still some parents that raise their children to enjoy working with their own hands, instead of propping their feet whilst leeching off of others.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I personally know quite a few great parents that are doing a great job raising their children!!

[@rioseventytwo1121]

Those boys don't say much. Puts me in mind of the Darling family. 😂

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂

[@HEAVENGLAMOUR]

Awesome techniques thank you friend

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You are very welcome!

Thanks for your sharing, can I use the poultry shears for the rib bones cut?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes indeed!!

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures Thank you

[@AaricHale]

It looked really good ! I can't believe it tasted like ham . I bet it was from the smoke . You make cleaning those fish look easy . How is the corn doing now that it warmed up ?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That corn is looking much better! Thanks bro!

[@MariaMaria-ff7ux]

Smoked fish looks great! ..

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes it does a Alina! It’s probably delicious in a salad with a strawberry on top!!!🍓

[@MariaMaria-ff7ux]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures True my friend !!!❤️😊🍓

[@RealLifeWithMichelleRob]

I have never heard of buffalo fish before

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Some people call them trash fish..... they are actually amazing!!!

[@charlessanders4586]

Haha!! Most carpenters do hare sheet rock work, I know this one does

[@charlessanders4586]

Hate sheet rock work, spell check lol

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That’s for sure!!

[@lewisbarney5327]

I usually brine it in salt for a day then rinse off the salt

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes that’s awesome! I’m getting very excited about the fish run in April/May! I hope we don’t have flooding...... that happens every few years and ruins the whole thing!

[@gamingandgardening]

Gonna try this. Thanks. Subbed

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Awesome! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it a lot!

[@MeatyMike]

im in for some smoked fish! this is awesome nicely done- love that smokehouse its legit! just subscribed look forward to seeing more videos on your channel- cheers

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks bro! I always return a sub!

[@MeatyMike]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures no problem at all, love the channel- family and the outdoors living life the right way! youre cooks are exactly what i look for too love the dove, possum, and deer brain vids! love to cook wild game when i can get my hands on it- i hunt when i can but dont trap a lot. keep in touch! cheers

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Meaty Mike That’s awesome! I’m definitely a meat man so I look forward to seeing you in action!!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Meaty Mike That’s awesome! I’m definitely a meat man so I look forward to seeing you in action!!

[@MeatyMike]

McGie Homestead Adventures awesome - keep in touch!

[@xjrex6499]

Love this

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I’ve got to do it again!

[@WKUHilltopper]

Interesting!! Are you saving those fish "parts" (head, guts, etc) for fertilizer during planting season? I seeing we might need stuff like this.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I tilled them into the ground. I’m not sure if that’s the best way to do it though

[@WKUHilltopper]

I don’t if this is the best way or not, but it has to help. Thanks

[@charlessanders4586]

I know if you bury them like under a tomato or pepper plant, like any bush crop, it does very well

[@growinginfaithhomestead1030]

We enjoy watching the videos. If I may ask, where do you get your bags of salt to salt cure your bacon and other piggie stuff? Local shop or online? Really learning a lot from you. I think our homestead is not far from yours. We're near Monterey.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I get this evaporated food grade salt from the Overton County Co-Op in Livingston. I’m in Overton County down off the mountain 😉

[@growinginfaithhomestead1030]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures that's not far from us. Thank you🙂

[@marcuscarrozza732]

I was watching a shark documentary and apparently catfish are related to the shark family.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Wow that’s very interesting!!

[@BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy]

Another great interesting video 😊

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks guys! Hope all is well on your end!

[@wescrockett3915]

So why didn’t you bury it in the salt first for a day or two before smoking it?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It was for eating immediately and not long term storage. Also fish absorbs salt very easily.

[@geekygardens]

I love a good experiment!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes indeed! So much fun!!!

[@horticultureandhomes]

What are you using for your fire box?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It’s an old Ashley…. But basically anything will do!

[@jimmiemeeks9795]

Appreciate y'all

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Right back at ya!

[@TommyMcTurtleson]

Sometimes the only defense a fish has from human predators is it's boniness. And then the fish looks up and sees McGie. "Oh no! Not that guy!"

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

!😂🤣😂they have every right to fight and bite! Kinda tough without arms and legs...... but still!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Watch this same smokehouse make amazing deer ham!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2TSkGiNhrqDpbs

[@johnirby493]

The fish is SUPPOSED to be CURED before smoking, not SALTED.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Ok🧐

[@adrockey]

Your youngest cracks me up. Boy is a chow hound! LoL. I can't imagine when he's a teenager. He'll eat you out of house and home. LoL. The fish looked great. Have you tried pickled fish? Sounds and looks odd but it's great. My buddy does crappy.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes he’s an eating machine! I don’t think I’ve ever had pickled fish..... I’d definitely try it!

[@jjpicker]

I am so disappointed that Caleb didn’t say it tasted like chicken! LOL!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂 I wouldn’t have been surprised!!😂😂😂

[@spurbronc9449]

Keep the spine!! Its bone picking good!!!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I believe I will next time…… or at least fry it up crispy!

[@kennethhopson7087]

Maybe you should have a container of water and put salt in it to soak the fish so you don't get it too saliy.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Very true!

[@EdsAttentionToDetail]

Sounds like I am going to need a smoke house in the near future. Make any fish Jerky?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I would definitely recommend it! I didn’t make jerky...... but after this experiment, I think jerky should be on the table!

[@davidethridge6033]

Throw some of your Hot pepper powder in your sugar cure and try that on your fish before you smoke it, let me know how it turns out.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Great idea!

[@davidethridge6033]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures It's Really good on smoked frog legs 😜

[@TECH1kerala]

How to spice fish and keep it dry for a long time without any damage Please do not reply to anything

[@patrickkinney4998]

I cold smoke all my fish. If I don't can it, I'll freeze them and cook them later.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I’d love to do more of it!

[@shannons1301]

To get the bone out of your throat just eat a piece of bread and it will instantly push it out and will be gone simple and fast

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I’ve heard that before….. I’m glad I haven’t needed to try it!😅

[@shannons1301]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures probably more for the kids, since us adults should be able to get the bones before there in our throats lol

[@SaeboWestobat]

mantap huuu 👍👍👍

[@Keith_Hatter]

Bears and buzzards will eat them, so why not. 😂

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂 I would eat bears and buzzards too!😂😂😂

[@nsbstrong3624]

Try it without the salt...I never salt and smoke a lot of fish.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

What is the advantage? It delicious salted!

[@brettbrignac7591]

I can't believe you smoked and ate the catfish with the skin on! 🤪🤪🤪🤪💯💯💯💩💩💩

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Don’t knock it till you try it pal😂😂😂😂

[@Fender664string]

How much you pay them boys 😂

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Not enough!😂

[@sideeffectgaming7348]

I like the video. Reminds my mom when her aunty would cook kipper on the stove

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Wow sounds awesome!!!

[@sideeffectgaming7348]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures thank you