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Lake Michigan smoked whitefish is a signature dish of United States; we have verified places to eat it in Milwaukee. Lake Michigan whitefish, brined then cold-smoked over apple or maple wood, served as a whole fish or flaked into salads, dips and chowders across Milwaukee. Start with where to eat Lake Michigan smoked whitefish in Milwaukee.
Lake Michigan whitefish, brined then cold-smoked over apple or maple wood, served as a whole fish or flaked into salads, dips and chowders across Milwaukee.
Commercial whitefish fishing on Lake Michigan dates to the mid-1800s when German and Scandinavian fishermen settled the Lake Michigan ports of Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Manitowoc and Two Rivers. Smoking preserved the catch for shipment inland; Empire Fish Co. on East Layton Avenue and Susie Q Fish Market on East Mason Street still smoke whitefish daily. The smoked fish is now a Wisconsin specialty staple, paired with rye crackers, dilled cream cheese and a beer.
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Where to eat Lake Michigan smoked whitefish in Milwaukee: the editor picks
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