Alis girls Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 No not a mispelling - has anyone cooked with this? Just made a fish pie with it spells like cod. I just dont like name and I know my kids will crack up if I tell them thye were going to rename it Colin - which freaked a little as 2 exes were Colins and so's my dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 It is a member of the cod family, but I've always seen it spelt pollack! I have seen them when diving on wrecks, a lovely looking fish. I would often see day-fishing boats anchored above wrecks where the tourists were out catching pollack (and also whiting and bib which are other members of the cod family). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Apolgies re spelling I think you are right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I know what you mean though - the name is deeply unattractive. I have seen it when things are simply labelled "fish" and it doesn't inspire me to buy itl. I am sure that it is fine though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I use it to make fish cakes & pies when I can get it and colley but again its getting it. Its daft we import fish from the far east yet we cannot buy fish from our our waters. Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 OH used to catch it occasionally as well as Ling, just like cod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Pollack or pollock, otherwise known as coley. Marvellous for fish pies and anything where its slightly grey colour isn't too prominent. Purely a cosmetic issue, 'cos it tastes good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I agree, I use it whenever I can. Good tasty fish (most of mine goes into pies anyway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I buy pollack and coley and think it tastes great. Plus it's a lot cheaper to buy than cod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 13, 2010 Author Share Posted November 13, 2010 It was very nice - OH didn't know it wasnt cod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I've used in fish pies before - as a "filler" as cheaper then most other things, and I can then spend a bit more on other fish to mix with it. Wish I was more adventurous with fish - perhaps a resolution for the New Year will be to eat more fish, and different fish... Can't beat a fish finger sarnie though - on white with mayo and ketchup!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I've used in fish pies before - as a "filler" as cheaper then most other things, and I can then spend a bit more on other fish to mix with it. Wish I was more adventurous with fish - perhaps a resolution for the New Year will be to eat more fish, and different fish... Can't beat a fish finger sarnie though - on white with mayo and ketchup!! I wish I was more adventurous too....but I really don't like 'fishy' tasting fish! Agree re the fishfinger sandwich, mmm, though I like mine with melted cheese and horseradish sauce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I use it in my Cheats Fish Curry, which is on this board somewhere.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
