Charlie,

Thanks for the great note.

I don't have any Prague powder, but I've got Morton's TENDER QUICK, which basically includes the #2 cure, plus salt and sugar.

I culled a bunch of medium size bluegills this afternoon, which I filleted and skinned. I got 1 lb., 4 oz., of skin-free and bone-free pieces.

Based on the Morton's instructions, I added 1 tablespoon per per pound -- so, after through rinsing, drying, re-rinsing and a final cleaning, I added 1-1/4 tablespoons of TENDER QUICK. I also added a tablespoon of McCormick's "Condimento de Cayena" (Cajun seasoning, no MSG added). The fish pieces presently bathing in a very slightly wet solution of this mixture.

When I finish this note, I will rinse them one more time and I'll dry them in paper towels. The semi-dried pieces will then get tossed in more of the Cajon Seasoning before I start laying the pieces on the dehydrator shelves.

It is possible I could perish in ecstasy from the recipe.

If you don't hear from me for a few days, contact Lusk, or any of the moderators. They know how to get in touch with my wife.

I just hope the government search engines don't see this, leading to a raid thinking my ecstasy fish are some kind of illegal hallucinogen.

Ken

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