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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: BIG T on January 31, 2006, 07:12:14 AM

Title: Roe in freezer
Post by: BIG T on January 31, 2006, 07:12:14 AM

How long can the (borex)cured salmon roe can stay in the freezer after zip lock bagged.Any ways to prevent freezer burn.  Thanks

Title: Re: Roe in freezer
Post by: troutbreath on January 31, 2006, 11:07:03 AM

A year, and the freezer burn helps to toughen up the sac ;).

Title: Re: Roe in freezer
Post by: Fish Assassin on January 31, 2006, 11:20:42 AM

My roe seldom last more than a year. I apply a piece of paper towel to the top of my roe prior to freezing.

Title: Re: Roe in freezer
Post by: searun17 on January 31, 2006, 11:58:16 AM

I find if you freeze your roe with plenty of borax you should have no problem freezing it for a year.

Title: Re: Roe in freezer
Post by: Reservoir Dog on January 31, 2006, 12:05:27 PM

What about freezing roe in water, as a solid block of ice??

Title: Re: Roe in freezer
Post by: searun17 on January 31, 2006, 12:11:29 PM

roe in water =  very sloppy roe ,i wouldn't recommend it

Title: Re: Roe in freezer
Post by: BIG T on January 31, 2006, 08:41:17 PM

Thanks for all the input.