Alan S wrote:

> "Reg" > wrote in message
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> > Alan S wrote:
> >
> >> I caught some King Mackerel and Shark last weekend and would like to
> >> smoke some of it. Any good suggestions? What wood is best for smoking
> >> fish?
> >>
> >> Thx,
> >>
> >> - A -
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> > I'm a big fan of alder for fish. Second choice would be
> > apple or cherry. Lighter smoke flavor is the way I do
> > it.
> >
> > I like shark cooked to about 140-145 F internal. As high
> > as 150 F is OK. I have a few dinner guests who like it
> > cooked a little longer than I do.
> >
> > Good luck with it.
> >
> > --
> > Reg -*- email: RegForte at oy dot com -*- rm -rf /bin/laden
>
> Since you are both advocating lighter woods for fish, does any one know
> where to get Apple, Alder or Cherry in Central Texas?
>
> Thx Again,
>
> - A -

Try BBQ Galore. They have a three plank pack (about 6 inches by 1211) for
about $12/pack. HEB also has some, but theirs is usually cedar.

Ray
Austin, TX
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