Located in a funky waterfront Tiki hut just north of Marathon’s famous 7 Mile Bridge, Porky’s Bayside is notorious for the best barbecue in the Keys. Locals and visitors have been flocking here since the early 1950s including such notables as Ernest Hemingway, Jimmy Hoffa and Elizabeth Taylor. But BBQ isn’t the only big draw here. They also serve up terrific boat-to-table seafood fresh from their docks. One of our favorite apps is their famous house smoked fish dip. Here’s the recipe which you can make right at home.
Ingredients (Serves 6-8 people)
2 Lb. Smoked Mackeral (Smoke for 2 hours using 3 – 4 ounces of wood. Remove bones and skin)
1/4 Cup Chopped Celery
1/4 Cup Chopped Red Onion
1/4 Cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper
1/2 Lb. Softened Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup Mayo
1 Tsp. Lemon Juice 1/2 Tsp.
Old Bay Seasoning
Preparation
Soften and whip cream cheese Add diced vegetables. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Serve with Tortilla chips or crackers.
You can enjoy this wonderful smoked fish dip and many other terrific barbeque and seafood specialties at Porky’s Bayside, MM 47.5, Bayside, Marathon. 305-289-2065 porkysbaysidebbq.com
