Smoked Mackerel must be eaten now apparently...

[Firstworddinosaur]

Happy New Year all! First time poster on FOOD. I've bought smoked mackerel from Tesco to make dinner. I'm only cooking for one so wanted to save half for tomorrow but the packet says once open use IMMEDIATELY and don't freeze. What's the harm in wrapping up a fridging till tomorrow? I'm scared of fish!

[donajimena]

I'd follow the advice. Its there for a reason

[welshweasel]

What ridiculous advice. Of course you can keep one until tomorrow.

[Passthepigs]

Just wrap up well and it will be fine tomorrow!

[SexNotJenga]

I'd cook both now and (if there's any left) reheat leftovers tomorrow. I love smoked mackerel. Enjoy your dinner, OP.

[AgentProvocateur]

Of course it will be fine tomorrow.

[SteakPie]

I' ve kept it overnight before.

[00100001]

i'd just put it in the fridge and eat it tomorrow -but i have a cast iron gut.

[Firstworddinosaur]

Thanks everyone. I usually follow manufacturers guidelines but this seemed excessive and you mostly agree so dinner is cooking and the rest of the mackerel back in the fridge for tomorrow!

[ninjawarriorsocks]

I always keep smoked mackerel for a day or two in the fridge - surely it’s already preserved so it’s not like fresh fish?

[Firstworddinosaur]

Exactly my inclination ninja, what can happen that it needs to be eaten IMMEDIATELY?

[SteakPie]

Maybe they have had complaints that it stinks out the fridge! I put it in a covered dish.

[LifeBeginsNow]

What are you having with the mackerel? I've only ever picked at a fillet and never had it with anything.

[Firstworddinosaur]

Lifebegins it's lovely hot with some red pesto on top, spinach and new potatoes. Like a warm salad.

[Firstworddinosaur]

Steakpie I agree so it's wrapped and Tupperwared!

[LifeBeginsNow]

That does sound nice! I think I'll pick some things up on the weekend. Got to be better than my current chocolate diet!

[bobstersmum]

I want kippers now!

[TinklyLittleLaugh]

Smoked mackerel pate is one of my favourite things in the world.