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Fact; Carp were brought to this continent primarily by Germanish immigrants as a food source.
 
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Bruce Boyd makes the best carp jerky you ever tasted!

Deep-Fried Carp

This is undoubtedly one of the most popular and simple ways of preparing carp for a tasty meal.

fillets, cubed and scored
milk
eggs
pancake flour
salt
cooking fat

1.       Cut fillets into one inch cubes, and score them from alternate edges.

2.       Combine the remaining ingredients, except the fat, and dip the cubes into the mixture.

3.       Pop the coated cubes into a deep fat fryer and cook until golden brown ... and enjoy!


Smoked Carp

Smoked carp is a delicacy you can serve with pride, confident your guests will ask to have the recipe. And it's simple.

fillets, scored
salt

1.       Fillet and score your carp.

2.       Roll the fillets in salt and let stand overnight in the refrigerator.

3.       Rinse in fresh water, pat dry.

4.       Place in smoker heated to 180° F. (80° C) for four to eight hours, depending on size of fillets, using dry oak, maple, apple, or cherry wood. You'll know when the fish is ready; the delicious meat will fall in tender flakes at the slightest touch of a fork.


Baked Carp

This delicate treat will satisfy six healthy appetites.

3-4 lb. (1.4-1.8 kg) carp fillets
2 tbs.. (30 ml) salt
Seasoning mix: 4 crushed garlic cloves, 2 tsp.. (10 ml) pickling spices, 3/4 tsp. (3 ml) paprika

1.       Wash and cut the fillets into 6 or 8 slices, and rub them with salt. Let stand in refrigerator overnight.

2.       Rinse and dry each slice thoroughly, then rub with the seasoning mix.

3.       Let stand in refrigerator for two days.

4.       Bake in pre-heated 350° F. (180° C) oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.