Fish Dishes in an Autoclave
One of the main functions of an autoclave is to eliminate bacteria in preserved products. Fish, which requires a special preservation method, is one such product. Thanks to the high temperatures achievable in an autoclave, consuming fish preserves is completely safe. Moreover, dishes prepared at home are exceptionally tasty and nutritious.
Usually, the range of fish preserves on supermarket shelves consists of a few types that only differ by the kind of fish used. Therefore, gourmets who wish to enjoy special fish preserves look for ways to make them themselves. In this article, you will find original recipes that will surely bring you pleasure.
Chum Salmon in an Autoclave
This ocean fish, from the salmon family, is found mainly in the northern part of the Pacific Ocean, around the Bering Strait. Its main value is its roe, as this fish spawns only once and then dies. It also has very tasty meat, rich in vitamins and beneficial elements. Chum salmon meat has the lowest calorie content among salmonids—120 kcal per 100 g—making it an excellent dietary product.
Canned chum salmon can be added to salads, baked goods, and snacks.
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To prepare chum salmon in an autoclave, we need (for one 390 g jar):
- Chum salmon fillet — 330 g;
- Black peppercorns — 4 pcs.;
- Bay leaf — ½ leaf;
- Salt — 5 g;
- Oil — 1 tbsp.;
- Dried ground dill.
Preparation method:
- Since chum salmon is not caught in our region, the best option for making preserves is fresh-frozen fillet, which can be purchased at a supermarket. Cut the fillet into large pieces (about the height of the jar).
- Place peppercorns and half a bay leaf at the bottom of the jar.
- Next, tightly pack the fish into the jars.
- Add salt, a pinch of dill, oil, and seal the jars.
Place the jars in the autoclave and sterilize at 110 degrees for 30 minutes.
Fish Meatballs in an Autoclave
An original recipe for a dish that will surprise even the most discerning gourmet. Any white fish will work for this recipe—such as pike perch or pike. Fish meatballs taste great with any side dish and are perfect year-round.
For 10 half-liter jars, you will need:
- fish fillet—2700 g;
- white bread—½ loaf;
- onions—5;
- chicken eggs—4;
- refined oil—1 cup;
- salt—50 g;
- bay leaf;
- black ground pepper;
- allspice.
Preparation method:
- Cut the fish fillet into pieces and salt it (1 tablespoon per 1 kg of fish), then leave it in the refrigerator for half an hour.
- Peel and chop the onions into medium cubes. Fry them in oil until golden brown.
- Soak the bread in cold water.
- Pass the fish through a meat grinder along with the onions and bread.
- Add eggs, salt, and pepper to the mixture.
- Mix the filling thoroughly, then form small balls weighing approximately 50 g each.
- Use the leftover fish (head, tail) to make a broth, with a ratio of 1 kg of fish to 1.5 liters of water. Cook for 1.5 hours.
- In the broth, cook the meatballs until half-done. Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon.
- Fill the jars with broth and meatballs in a 3:2 ratio and seal the jars.
Preserve the meatballs for 30 minutes at 110 degrees Celsius.
Fish Solyanka with Sauerkraut in an Autoclave
Ingredients needed:
- pollock (fillet)—3.7 kg;
- sauerkraut—2 kg;
- onions—1 kg;
- carrots—0.2 kg;
- fish seasoning;
- sugar—4 tbsp.;
- tomato paste—4 tbsp.;
- flour;
- cloves;
- allspice;
- black peppercorns.
From these ingredients, you will get approximately 11 jars of 720 g each. Prepare as follows:
- Fry the pollock in flour until golden brown.
- Peel the carrots and onions. Chop the onions into cubes and grate the carrots coarsely.
- Fry the sauerkraut with the carrots and onions. Add tomato paste, fish seasoning, sugar, and stew until cooked through.
- Layer the ingredients in the jars—first the sauerkraut, then the fish. Add 1 clove, 2 allspice berries, and 6 black peppercorns to each jar.
Seal the jars and place them in the autoclave for 30 minutes at 110 degrees Celsius.
For best results, prepare these fish preserves in “UTEHO” autoclaves (Ukrpromtekh). The company specializes in manufacturing stainless steel products.
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