04-22-2014, 02:20 PM
Did you brine or rub it? How long did you smoke it?
From some of TDs edumications and my own experimentations I've come to learn longer is better for cats. It ain't no Koke or Trout. You gotta let them pups render down. The other key - especially once you get into pound-age of kitty - is to cut out the fatty "grey" line along the lateral. And trim away the belly fat, and the yellow parts. They are the fattiest and fishiest parts. Plus - that would hold the most toxins, if you worry for that.
When I tried TD's smoked kitty I was impressed by how "jerky-like" he'd taken 'em to. They can handle some heavy spice - and I like a good Creole bath for em.
A milk bath for a day or two before smoking helps draw out a lot of "fishiness" too. I'll have to let you try some of my smoked kitty sometime, might change your tune.
I'd say treat them more like Chicken, and you might not be disappointed. This one was baked at 350 for 45 mins to fork-flaky perfection. Tony Chachere's makes some nice spice mix, or if you prefer you can Slap Ya Mamma.
[inline "Baked Catfish.jpg"]
From some of TDs edumications and my own experimentations I've come to learn longer is better for cats. It ain't no Koke or Trout. You gotta let them pups render down. The other key - especially once you get into pound-age of kitty - is to cut out the fatty "grey" line along the lateral. And trim away the belly fat, and the yellow parts. They are the fattiest and fishiest parts. Plus - that would hold the most toxins, if you worry for that.
When I tried TD's smoked kitty I was impressed by how "jerky-like" he'd taken 'em to. They can handle some heavy spice - and I like a good Creole bath for em.
A milk bath for a day or two before smoking helps draw out a lot of "fishiness" too. I'll have to let you try some of my smoked kitty sometime, might change your tune.
I'd say treat them more like Chicken, and you might not be disappointed. This one was baked at 350 for 45 mins to fork-flaky perfection. Tony Chachere's makes some nice spice mix, or if you prefer you can Slap Ya Mamma.
[inline "Baked Catfish.jpg"]