Dannie Boy wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:10 am It’s not the bacteria and worms these days, more microplastics that you need to worry about.
As for cod or haddock, after a generous portion of salt and vinegar, I’d probably struggle to tell one from another in a blind-tasting test!!
Christ, some proper "Feel Good" comments there - and I always thought Fish & Chips was the staple feel good grub!!
I was going to sneak in a quiet pisstake with regards to BB's spelling though (Pollock vs Pollack - not once, not twice BUT thrice!) then I thought better of it (for once!! ) and double checked. I wish I hadn't in some ways, but,,,,,, I think this is the best result/answer (from a multitude of pointless searches - but still rather confusing!!): -
"Pollock and Pollack fish are not the same thing! They're both quite similar to Cod, and can be used as a replacement for Cod in most recipes.
There is some confusion around the name 'Pollock', especially if you plumb the depths of Google where lots of information is American. Alaska or walleye Pollock is the species most easily available in the UK, and it can be bought from sustainable fisheries.
Just to confuse you further there is also a fish called 'Pollack', known as 'lythe' in Scotland, which is sometimes called Pollock as well. This is also very like cod and haddock when cooked and is available line-caught off the Cornish coast."
Same Same But Different as they say!! The above is taken from https://www.olivemagazine.com/guides/wh ... d-pollack/ which also show's 1 or 2 very tasty looking recipes!!
Work it out for yourself - I'm going to try the Chowder!