Frozen Macks

[Deise boy]

Lads how long can you keep frozen mackerel.

As in are they ok to freeze for a couple of months then thaw out and consume.

Might be a stupid question but just like to know.

I think once frozen you can keep for a long time but would like to know how long ?

Thanks in advance

[fastnet]

Hi,because of their oil content mackerel,though they freeze ok,don't thaw out as good as fresh.4 weeks should be grand,after that they lose their sweetness and become "fishy".Personally I eat them within 24hrs of when I catch them.

[Deise boy]

No what I'm asking is how long can I keep frozen before I can't eat. ?

[marlin vs]

They are not worth freezing as they loose their taste after about a week.

[corbyeire]

you can eat them no bother, they just wont be as tasty.
all these best before for frozen stuff is nonsense - they are frozen - it may get freezer burn after a year but its still edible - just the quality/taste declines - does you no harm

now if its use by - then that means its bad for you after the date

[Deise boy]

Thanks lads.
Yeah they will be eaten soon.
Just wife loves to have a few there when there gone from shore.

Thanks lads

[gfkelly1969]

http://www.fao.org/wairdocs/tan/x5938e/x5938e01.htm

[Deise boy]

Great read thanks for that