Curious to know how long most folks keep vacuum packed smoked fish around in the fridge? I find that after just a couple weeks the quality starts to drop. Gummy. Others? -Old Chum

I'd say about a week, tops... throw it in the freezer right away if you intend to keep it much longer than that. Remember that vacuum sealing could in some cases create conditions susceptible to botulism by removing the air. Probably really unlikely but it'd be a helluva way to get your name on the 6 o'clock news.

Not only the quality drops, but the chances of food poisoning rise up to insult your bowels with potentially life threatening illness. Botulism being also a rare possibility.

Why chance giving your close friends a case of salmon squirts? Save those old vacumn wrapped fish for the in-laws, and free loading neighbors. Otherwise can your fish or huck the smoked fish in the freezer right away.

Pdf files
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pdf/pnw/pnw450.pdf

http://www.uaf.edu/coop-ext/publications/freepubs/FNH-00325.pdf

Food poisoning is waaaayyyyy more common than the average person would know. Most of that coming from improperly cooked or processed home meals.

And I'm the one who has to smell your pants when your poop turns to liquid, and the only thing keeping it from running down your legs is your tightie whities. Nothing more sorry looking than a man with gut cramps who can't hold his pooh. Pay attention to how you store and process your fish and I won't have to see you at my work.

The percentage of salt in most smoked fish is not enough to preserve it against spoilage. Commercial fish processors use expensive equipement to measure the salt content, and it's not something that can be done at home.

Have fun

VHawk

Thanks for sharing VHAWK LOL

One week,after that it goes to work were it doesn't last more then an hour.Good luck,
STRIKE ZONE

P.S. I've had vacum packed smoked salmon in my fridge for 6 months and it was fine,like said above smoke it and freeze it if not eaten with in a week.


Let'em eat it,It's there last meal.

After an evening of smoked fish and beer, I always thought that the squirts were a result of to many barley pops. Perhaps I'll have to reconsider.

VHawk,
I've got a 12 year old son that just got sick this week in epic proportions so I can appreciate your insight. I'll be taking everyone's advice, thanks.

I agree with Srike Zone and V hawk. Freeze it and eat it within a week after thaw. Warm out of the smoker isn't too bad either !

Spud
Fishtale 2

How long do you freeze your fish? I cleaned out my freezer from last year in July this year. It was great. Soooooooo that's about a year. Is that to long? You think? Or does it matter after freezing? It's vacuumed sealed.

Number one is warm out of the smoker, with fat running down your arm.

Number tow is anytime after thawing a well vacuum packed piece of well smoked fish. I have had it a year old that was great.

i had some smoked pink salmon around July that i ate from two years ago...it was fine...the seal was fine...still tasted great...dont remember getting the squirts..hahaha...c

How did you get a permit to harvest a seal? Never thought about smoking them.

As Larry the Cable Guy would say,"now thats funny I don't care who you are!"

Now that was funny after I reread it....
LTfish365 maybe you can bring some of your seal to the PSA meeting.? I would like to try it.