BORN AND RAISED IN GLOUCESTER, MA Our tale begins in Gloucester – America's oldest seaport and the birthplace of the US fishing industry. Gorton's was founded here in 1849, and we've been proud to call it our home ever since.

To make the beer batter for fish, you'll need the following ingredients: salt and pepper, flour, garlic powder, paprika, an egg, and (of course!) a can or bottle of beer.

Most of our seafood products are wild-caught species, caught primarily in the Bering Sea, the Barents Sea, the North Pacific Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean. We also procure farm-raised aquaculture seafood including tilapia and shrimp, from various countries, including Ecuador, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India.

First, the bubbles provide lift as they escape from the batter during frying. Second, the carbonation makes the batter slightly more acidic, which limits how much gluten can form when the beer and flour mix, preventing the batter from turning tough.

Slade Gorton & Company, founded in 1868, was the first to package salt-dried fish in barrels. Both establishments sailed the Atlantic with company-owned schooners, pulling in cod and mackerel and salt-curing them on board. Gorton also dealt in pickled fish. Gorton's became a registered trademark in 1875.

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Originally, Western Sephardic Jews settling in England in the 17th century would have prepared fried fish in a manner similar to 'Pescado frito', which is coated in flour. Battered fish is coated in flour and dipped into a batter consisting of flour mixed with liquid, usually water but sometimes beer.

Fish Batter Ingredients Flour: This simple fish batter recipe starts with all-purpose flour. Milk: The proteins in milk help the batter adhere to the fish and promote browning. Water: Use very cold water for the crispiest results. Baking powder: Baking powder ensures a light and crispy exterior.

Beer batter is a combination of beer and flour commonly used to coat seafood and vegetables, and then deep-fried. Beer is loaded with carbon dioxide as well as foaming agents, which both aid in giving the batter a crisp, light, texture.

The roots of beer-battered haddock can be traced back to the traditional British “fish and chips” phenomenon. This dish has been a staple in British culinary culture for centuries, providing comfort to generations.

Unilever United States, Inc. U.S.A. Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Unilever United States, Inc. Incorporated: 1906 as Gorton-Pew Fisheries Co. A company with roots as old as the fishing industry itself, Gorton's, a wholly owned subsidiary of Unilever United States, Inc., is a perennial leader in the seafood industry.

Alaska Pollock fillets INGREDIENTS: Alaska Pollock fillets, batter coating, vegetable oil.