Fresh mackerel is usually sold whole with or without the head on. They are at their peak season in July, so keep an eye out for them at your local fishmonger. Freshness is of utmost importance ...

Mackerel isn’t as plentiful as it was when I was a kid. Back in the 1970s, I’d usually catch a carrier bag’s worth in an hour. These days, when I go out on my boat, I struggle to get half a ...

If you can find a “good shop” that is lively and ready to offer information and recipes for fish, cooking them will become fun. “Despite being a fish, mackerel is thick and full of umami ...

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