Fried Pike

Pike are good eating, especially when taken from ice-cold waters of pure northern lakes. They can be cooked whole -- boiled or baked. Ron Truman has even eaten them jellied. The standard method of preparation, however, is frying pike fillets. Frying them over a campfire is even better.

• pike fillets
• bacon
• pepper

Fillet the pike according to the method described on p. 145.

Place several strips of bacon in a frying pan and sizzle until done (but not crisp).

Add pike fillets and fry until golden brown, turning them over once. Add pepper to taste. If you prefer, remove fried bacon strips before adding fish and let fish fry in bacon fat. 

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