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Can you dry fish in the sun?

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Open air drying using sun and wind has been practiced since ancient times to preserve food. ... Fish are preserved through such traditional methods as drying, smoking and salting. The oldest traditional way of preserving fish was to let the wind and sun dry it.

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  • Do carp always feed on the bottom?

    No matter what depth you attempt to fish for carp, I think it's important to remember that carp will feed at virtually any depth if they're hungry enough. Do a good job to get them feeding and they'll feed on your bait at any depth! TOP TIP!

  • Is salmon going extinct?

    Not extinct Chinook salmon/Extinction status

  • What do you drink with a shrimp boil?

    Cocktails are delicious but we Southerners also think an ice cold beer compliments a shrimp boil like nothing else. My favorite is Red Stripe, a Jamaican beer. Serve a crisp white wine with dinner, like Pinot Grigio or a white blend.

  • Are squids fattening?

    When squid is deep fried, total fat and saturated fat increase. This turns relatively healthy food into something with high cholesterol and unhealthy. However, if served grilled or steamed, squid can be quite healthy because of the low saturated fat level.

  • What is the biggest fish in British waters?

    Basking sharks Basking sharks They can measure up to 11m long and weigh up to 7 tonnes, making them the largest fish in British waters and almost the same weight as a London bus!

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