Pollack

Friday, February 13th, 2009

This is a fish and there are plenty of them, unlike other species like cod and haddock which are said to be overfished. I must say I have never noticed a shortage of the latter in my local fish & chip shop but that may be the reason for dwindling stocks.

Anyway, pollack sales are rising fast and it is said that this on the back of top chef's recommendations and the public's desire to move to more sustainable fishing. Hmmmm. It's damn sight cheaper than cod or haddock for a start so that's a clue. The chef's want more profit and who can tell what white fish it is once they have smothered it in their 21 ingredient sauce. The British public will by and large go for the cheaper option whenever possible.

No, pollack is a watery and pale immitation of cod and if you just simply bake it or grill it, you will know that.