Monday, February 13, 2012

Conger Monger.

Back in Chapter 9.X.IIVXXX of yesteryear's News from the Yard, I describe the elusive catadromous eel and it's disgusting larval children, otherwise known as elvers... 

Locally Caught Conger Eel: 
That doesn't look so disgusting now, does it?

Like a crazy, suit-wearing bum, off the wagon and preaching apocalypse in the streets, I'm back on the scene spreading the word of eel. The MIGHTY CONGER is a non-gross, underutilized species found in abundance right here in our own waters!

Conger Fillet
GOOD ADVICE


From the Top in Order: Unagi, Rice, iPhone4

It is considered NORMAL to eat CONGER in fancy-pants Europe and Argentina! 




Boca Junior Cheerleaders y el Gran Bistec:

ARGENTINA KNOWS WHAT'S UP.

Conger is mild and sweet. It pairs nicely with suttle flavors. If you are still stumped, substitute conger in any mackerel recipe for glorious results!


Here is a clue:
 Eels take very well to stewing.
Did I hear somebody say CONGER isn't mainstream enough for the their customers? Rachael Ray broils her own to make homemade unagi. Lets face it,  b 
y the time Ray-Dawgs cooks an under-utilized species on national television, the proverbial ship has sailed.




A ship that stays in the harbor is safe, 
but that isn't what ships are made for.

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