10-19-2019, 05:10 AM
When I am fortunate enough to catch small minnows I freeze them whole, with or without salt, by vacuum sealing them or freezing them in a little water to remove the air.
If I catch larger chubs (over about 10 inches long) I filet them and typically salt them and then vacuum seal and freeze them. This provides the added bonus of using substantially less freezer space. I have found that if I salt them (I use powdered Real Salt) they are not frozen stiff even directly out of my freezer. Although they aren't stiff they are still extremely cold to the touch! I just cut off chunks as I use them.
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If I catch larger chubs (over about 10 inches long) I filet them and typically salt them and then vacuum seal and freeze them. This provides the added bonus of using substantially less freezer space. I have found that if I salt them (I use powdered Real Salt) they are not frozen stiff even directly out of my freezer. Although they aren't stiff they are still extremely cold to the touch! I just cut off chunks as I use them.
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