Smoking Whole Crappie?

[ScottV]

I'm a newbie to this site and need some advice on smoking whole crappie. I'm talking about scaled and gutted, with the head removed. I've fast smoked filets over a hot grill using non-stick aluminum foil, which is really good. I'm wanting to smoke some whole crappie in my Masterbuilt electric smoker. Thanks for any advice.

[Richtee]

I don't see a problem...but filets are much funner to eat. Pan fish..I fry or sometimes bake. Just me tho... I prefer it.

[Bearcarver]

I'm a newbie to this site and need some advice on smoking whole crappie. I'm talking about scaled and gutted, with the head removed. I've fast smoked filets over a hot grill using non-stick aluminum foil, which is really good. I'm wanting to smoke some whole crappie in my Masterbuilt electric smoker. Thanks for any advice.

Shouldn't be much different than Tilapia.

Did these in my Masterbuilt (MES 40):
http://www.smoked-meat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22193

Great stuff for snacking, but if you want a meal, Rich is right---Pan Fry.


Bear

[Slanted88]

ain't much for bone's...never done any Crappie...think/thunk mind yer temp...be fine. I jack Mullet in my gosm all the time with alder or pecan...like it..

[ScottV]

Thanks guys, I crappie fish at least a couple times a week and fry filets as well as whole fish a lot. I agree, with a plate of hushpuupys, it's hard to beat. I'm just looking for new ways to cook my catch.

[206]

PICKLE.

Did some troots last week and they rock.

[THUMPERRRR]

I seen panfish(maybe trout) gutted,,, brined an smoked whole,,, had a bamboo skewer thru the eye to hang it,,, lemme try an remember where an look into it...
(I was gonna try it on bullheads)

[IrishChef]

Not gonna turn out as good as you think.... crappie is a bit low in fat, and doesn't catch the smoke as well as a greasy fleshed fils like trout, salmon or bullhead, and adding the extra layer of skin will make it even more so....