How to Debone a Trout

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Remove the head of the trout.. Cut the first fillet along the top of the backbone.. Flip the trout over and cut the second fillet.

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1

Remove the head of the trout.

Step 1

Remove the head of the trout.

2

Cut the first fillet along the top of the backbone.

Step 2

Cut the first fillet along the top of the backbone.

3

Flip the trout over and cut the second fillet.

Step 3

Flip the trout over and cut the second fillet.

4

Remove the pin bones.

Step 4

Remove the pin bones.

5

Get rid of the skin.

Step 5

Get rid of the skin.

6

Snip away the outer anatomy of the trout.

Step 6

Snip away the outer anatomy of the trout.

7

Cut along the length of the belly.

Step 7

Cut along the length of the belly.

8

Loosen the backbone.

Step 8

Loosen the backbone.

9

Remove the backbone and ribcage.

Step 9

Remove the backbone and ribcage.

10

Pull out any remaining bones.

Step 10

Pull out any remaining bones.

11

Cook the trout.

Step 11

Cook the trout.

12

Make a small cut at the base of the tail.

Step 12

Make a small cut at the base of the tail.

13

Lift the tail portion while pulling down on the flesh.

Step 13

Lift the tail portion while pulling down on the flesh.

14

Turn the fish over and strip the other side.

Step 14

Turn the fish over and strip the other side.

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