Neil takes us through a step-by-step guide of how to fillet mackerel. In just four easy steps, he makes it look so simple!
STEP ONE
Remove the head and guts.
STEP TWO
Insert knife just above back bone and remove the fillet.
STEP THEE
Using a filleting knife, remove the belly bones.
STEP FOUR
Using the same sharp knife, insert it either side of the central pin bone line and remove all bones in one.
VOILA!
The final boneless, skin-on fillet is ready for pickling, frying or grilling.