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Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

  • About
  • Type: Fat.
  • Varieties: Spanish and Boston mackerel are the most common small varieties. King mackerel is larger, usually cut into steaks.
  • Characteristics: Fat, firm flesh with rich flavor and slightly dark color.
  • Weight: ½ to 5 lb (0.23 to 2.3 kg).