Fish
Belly
Pike belly fillet strip is richer and more delicate than top loin. Crisp the skin or cook gently in fat; season boldly. Taste a scrap if quality seems uncertain before committing a whole batch.
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Preparations
BraisedCookedCrispedCuredFreshGrilledPan FriedPreparedRawRoastedWhole
Traits
BellyFine GrainLeanPortionPrep ReadyRichSlow Cook Or Crisp
History
Coastal fisheries and markets sold pike whole and in pieces long before industrial freezing, including named belly portions.
Ice, rail and trawler fleets moved pike inland as everyday protein, including named belly portions.
Ice, rail and trawler fleets moved pike inland as everyday protein, including named belly portions.