Yes, care is needed to preserve the delicate flavor and texture of smoked fish through refrigeration and freezing. That said, nothing extra special is required beyond what you would do to accommodate your other proteins. Something important to understand though is the difference between refrigeration and freezing, as well as the difference between various smoked fish products, such as pickled herring, smoked fish salad, cold smoked salmon, hot...
Brooklyn-based Acme Smoked Fish Corporation (not to be confused with Acme supermarkets) is the largest producer of smoked salmon in the United States. A privately held, family-owned company, Acme has facilities throughout America, as well as international locations in Chile and Denmark.
Ready to elevate your party game with a touch of smoked fish sophistication? At Acme Smoked Fish, we're not just experts in crafting delicious smoked fish; we're seasoned hosts who know a thing or two about throwing unforgettable parties. Picture our Brooklyn headquarters during the holiday season, the summertime, or any time of year really – a festive hub where good food, laughter, and the rich aroma of smoked fish come together in perfect ha...
We smoke a lot of salmon at Acme Smoked Fish. Like, a lot! About 14 million pounds of smoked salmon per year, to be exact. We're proud of our history, traditions, and recipes, but most importantly, we're proud of how many people across the world we get to feed with our smoked salmon. We're not sharing this to brag. In fact, quite the opposite. We want to invite you into our world and answer a question we often receive: "How do you smoke salmon...
Disclaimer: This article does not constitute medical or nutritional advice, and has not been reviewed by a medical professional, licensed dietician, or nutritionist. All readers should consult with their physician when determining if any dietary change is right for them. Smoked fish products may contain high sodium content when compared to other foods.
When it comes to a convenient, nutritious, and delicious lunch option, smoked salmon stands...
We believe that bringing people together over great food is the key to a memorable experience. No wonder brunch is so popular! With that concept in mind, we found seven brunch boards – from among thousands of delicious looking examples – to inspire your next brunch party with family and friends. We hope that these examples encourage you to share and savor our smoked salmon with the same passion and creativity that we bring to work at Acme ever...
Can you believe that Christmas is only a couple of weeks away? We know that it happens every year, but once again the holidays have snuck up on us. If you’re entertaining and want to work some seafood into the menu, we’ve cooked up some smoked fish recipes for you. Whether you need something special for a family breakfast or an appetizer to hold you over until the big meal, you’ll find a delightfully suitable suggestion among these five smoked...
Season’s greetings! It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving is behind us and the holidays are in full swing. Many of us agree that some of our best holiday memories have been made enjoying family, friends, and great food. Across this diverse company, we were curious to see how different cultures used smoked fish throughout their holiday celebrations. And you know what? We found some pretty interesting traditions! You never know, they might ...
Shalom and chag sameach smoked fish fans! It’s almost time for Hanukkah, and we have five smoked fish recipes to light up the night this year during the Festival of Lights. We had so much fun designing our Thanksgiving recipes that it wasn’t hard to find a few more folks here at Acme Smoked Fish that wanted to get in on the action designing and sharing recipes for Hanukkah. We got to work in the Acme test kitchen cooking, testing, and tasting ...
Robert Caslow (above left, next to the late Eric Caslow) reflects on his time at Acme and the next chapter ahead.
How did it all start for you?
I’m going to go back to the time when my grandfather— Harry Brownstein, who started this business—was still alive. So that was the early 1960s. I used to follow him down to the Fulton Fish Market. We’d go from stall to stall and it seemed to me that he knew everybody. I didn’t know if he was visiting o...
