How to marinate giant mackerel: hot topics and practical tips on the Internet
Among the hot topics on the Internet recently, food production content continues to heat up, especially seafood pickling methods that have attracted much attention. This article will combine the hot trends in the past 10 days to introduce the pickling techniques of large mackerel in detail, and attach structured data for reference.
1. Correlation analysis of hot topics across the entire network (last 10 days)

| Ranking | hot topics | Relevance | search volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How to preserve seafood | 92% | 187,000 |
| 2 | Homemade marinated recipes | 85% | 152,000 |
| 3 | Must-have recipes for the Mid-Autumn Festival | 78% | 129,000 |
| 4 | Low salt healthy diet | 65% | 93,000 |
2. Core steps of marinating large mackerel
1.Material selection: Choose 2-3 pounds of fresh large mackerel, remove the internal organs and cut into two pieces along the spine.
2.Basic recipe(Traditional salted fish version):
| Material | Dosage | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| coarse salt | 15% of fish weight | Sea salt is better |
| Zanthoxylum bungeanum | 20-30 capsules | Saute until fragrant and grind into pieces |
| Liquor | 50ml | high grain wine |
3.modern improvement plan(Ready-to-eat version):
| Ingredients | Proportion | Function |
|---|---|---|
| thin salt soy sauce | 200ml | Basic salty taste |
| rock candy | 30g | Balance the taste |
| Bay leaves/cinnamon | 2 pieces each | Remove fishy smell and increase aroma |
3. Detailed operating procedures
1.Salt massage: Apply the mixed marinade evenly to the fish body, especially the thicker parts of the fish.
2.Pressure pickling: Press the fish fillets with heavy objects, refrigerate and marinate for reference:
| Pickling type | time | shelf life |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-Eat Pickled | 2-3 hours | 3 days |
| traditional salted fish | 3-5 days | 1 month |
| air drying | more than 7 days | 6 months |
3.post processing: After marinating, hang it in a ventilated place to dry. Modern families can bake it in an oven at 60℃ for 4 hours instead.
4. Answers to popular questions from netizens
Q: How to judge whether pickling is successful?
A: High-quality marinated mackerel should have: translucent meat, uniform salt frost on the surface, elasticity and no mucus when pressed.
Q: How to ensure the preservation effect of the salt-reduced version?
A: Auxiliary materials can be added:
| additives | Safe dosage | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0.5g/kg | Antioxidant |
| Potassium sorbate | 1g/kg | Anticorrosion |
5. Recommended creative ways to eat
1.Bayu steamed tofu: Steamed marinated fish slices and soft tofu, drizzled with soy sauce for freshness.
2.Salted fish fried rice: Cut into cubes and stir-fry with overnight rice, add egg drop for aroma.
3.Microwave instant meal: Microwave thin slices for 1 minute and serve as a snack.
According to recent actual measurement data from food bloggers, the satisfaction comparison of different pickling methods:
| method | Operation difficulty | Taste score | preservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional dry pickling | ★★★ | 8.2/10 | Excellent |
| Wet pickling | ★★ | 9.1/10 | in |
| Quick pickling | ★ | 7.5/10 | Poor |
It is recommended to choose the appropriate method according to actual needs. For the first try, you can start with wet sauce marinating. Note that the pickling container needs to be strictly sterilized, and the refrigerated environment is preferably kept at 0-4°C.
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