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How to remove pin bones from salmon

How to Remove Pin Bones from Salmon

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My husband loves salmon. I dislike the price, but I like a happy husband. And I can admit it tastes pretty good. Especially when I make my “Roast Salmon w/ Bell Pepper-Tomato Vinaigrette.”

The only annoyance is those little bones running in a line down the entire fillet. For those who are curious, they’re “floating” bones (aka- not attached to the skeleton) called ‘pin bones.’ They’re not dangerous; they’re fairly soft. You can leave them in. But ascetically- and to the happiness of your guests- it’s easiest to remove them pre-cooking.

First things first. Do NOT buy any special equipment. Ignore the overwhelming urge to waste money on a pair of “fish tweezers.” Use either regular tweezers or needle-nose pliers. I use the pliers.

Second- pull at a 45° angle. Yep, that is the secret. Firm, gentle pressure pulling at a 45° angle. Don’t try to cut them out. Don’t yank them straight up. Or straight out.

How to remove pin bones from a salmon
Salmon before
Pin bones running up fillet

I know it’s a fairly straight-forward process, but I went ahead and photographed it. Step-by-step pictures are much easier than trying to figure out written instructions while your hands are covered in fish juice.

How to remove pin bones from salmon
Grasp end of bone firmly with needle nose pliers.
How to remove pin bones from salmon
Remember to remove bones at 45° angle!
How to remove pin bones from salmon
Pull gently; never tear the fish.

How to remove pin bones from salmon
If you meet resistance, change angle or wiggle bone slightly.
How to remove pin bones from salmon
One pin bone almost completely removed. Much longer than one might guess.
How to remove pin bones from salmon

As I said, it’s not a complicated process. It’s not even time-consuming when you get the technique down. Below is the same beautiful filet, but de-boned or de-pinned (whichever term you prefer).
How to remove pin bones from salmon
Beautiful fillet after pin bones removed
How to remove pin bones from salmon
Not torn; perfect

Forgive the less than stellar formatting on this post! I’m still learning!

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