Smoked Salmon Frequently Asked Questions
King and Sockeye Salmon
Question:
What is the difference between King and Sockeye Salmon?
Answer:
There are many subtle similarities and differences between
these two species. They are similar in that both King and
Sockeye are premium salmon rich in natural oils and coveted
by Salmon connoisseurs worldwide. King Salmon tends to be
delicate in flavor, with orange-red flesh and is less firm
than Sockeye. Kings are commonly 25 to 40 pounds, yet can
range to over 100 pounds in size. Sockeye salmon has a fiery-red
flesh tone and a robust flavor with firm flesh. Compared
to Kings, they are a smaller variety of salmon and usually
less than 20 pounds in size. Sockeye Salmon is only harvested
in the wild, while King salmon may be wild or farmed. Only
Wild King and Sockeye Salmon are carefully selected to provide
our customers with quality that is unmatched.
Smoked Seafood Gift Boxes (AKA Retort)
Question:
What is the shelf life of Smoked Alaskan Salmon gift
boxes?
Answer:
All smoked seafood boxes including King Salmon and Sockeye
Salmon have an indeterminate shelf life if the gold
foil pouch is unopened and intact. To ensure the quality
of these products, we suggest that they be consumed within
three years.
Question:
What is a retort?
Answer:
"Retort" refers to a cooking process, typically
performed at temperatures above 200-degrees. The term has
also carried over to the finished product - a gold foil
"retort pouch" which is then packaged within these
boxes. The foil pouches of smoked salmon are pliable and
often referred to as "soft canned" or "flexible
canned" products. Retort items at Smoked
Alaskan Salmon include smoked salmon gift boxes and
our entire gourmet canned product line. There are several
advantages to these products. They are easy to ship, pack
for travel or take hiking as they are fully cooked and ready
to serve. Retort packaging guarantees moist delicate smoked
salmon that flakes well for gourmet
recipes and serving suggestions.
Question:
When I opened the gold foil pouch, a lot of water and oil
ran out of the pouch. Is this unusual?
Answer:
Since this product is cooked in a gold foil pouch at high
temperatures, it produces natural juices as part of the
cooking process. We suggest that you snip the pouch with
scissors and drain the natural juices into a sink before
removing the seafood. After draining, simply take seafood
out of the pouch and onto a serving platter.
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