Great Lakes Fresh Fish

A GREAT LAKES SPECIALTY, MADE THE PORT CITY WAY

Our Whitefish Pâté begins with the ingredient that defines Port City Smokehouse: fresh, wild-caught Great Lakes whitefish.

The fish comes directly from commercial fishermen, with most of it harvested from the cold, clear waters of Lake Superior. We smoke it in-house using our signature sap-trapped maple wood, which creates a clean, gently sweet smoke flavor that complements the whitefish without overpowering it.

We then blend the smoked whitefish with cream cheese, a touch of mayonnaise, fresh onion and our own combination of seasonings. The result is a rich, creamy whitefish spread with a hearty texture and just the right amount of smoky flavor.

Sometimes called smoked whitefish dip or whitefish spread, it is a true Northern Michigan specialty—and one of the products Port City Smokehouse is best known for.

WHITEFISH IS THE FOUNDATION OF EVERY BATCH

We use a generous proportion of smoked whitefish, giving our pâté a satisfying texture and rich fish flavor that you can see and taste in every bite.

The cream cheese, mayonnaise, fresh onion and seasonings support the whitefish rather than overwhelm it.

Our Whitefish Pâté is made fresh in small batches without artificial preservatives or unnecessary additives. It is sold fresh and has never been frozen before purchase.

WHITEFISH PÂTÉ AT A GLANCE

MADE IN: Frankfort, Michigan

FISH: Wild-caught Great Lakes whitefish, primarily from Lake Superior

SMOKED WITH: Sap-trapped maple wood

FLAVOR: Rich, creamy and gently smoky

TEXTURE: Hearty, smooth and spreadable

MADE WITH: Smoked whitefish, cream cheese, mayonnaise, fresh onion and seasonings

AVAILABLE: Fresh at Port City Smokehouse or shipped nationwide

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS SMOKED WHITEFISH PÂTÉ?

Smoked whitefish pâté is a creamy spread made by blending smoked whitefish with ingredients such as cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion and seasonings. It may also be called smoked whitefish dip or whitefish spread.

WHERE DOES YOUR WHITEFISH COME FROM?

Our whitefish comes directly from commercial Great Lakes fishermen. Most of the whitefish used in our pâté is harvested from Lake Superior.

HOW IS THE WHITEFISH SMOKED?

We smoke the whitefish in-house at Port City Smokehouse using sap-trapped maple wood. This creates a clean, gently sweet smoke flavor that complements the fish without overpowering it.

WHAT DOES WHITEFISH PÂTÉ TASTE LIKE?

It has a rich, creamy texture with a noticeable whitefish flavor and a gentle maple-smoke finish. The fish remains the foundation of the recipe rather than being hidden by the other ingredients.

WHAT SHOULD I SERVE WITH WHITEFISH PÂTÉ?

Serve it with crackers, toasted bread, crostini, bagels or fresh vegetables. It also works well as part of a charcuterie board or as a spread for sandwiches.

CAN WHITEFISH PÂTÉ BE FROZEN?

Yes. Although our pâté is sold fresh, it freezes very well after purchase. Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving.

DOES PORT CITY SMOKEHOUSE SHIP WHITEFISH PÂTÉ?

Yes. Port City Smokehouse ships Whitefish Pâté nationwide, making it easy to enjoy a taste of Northern Michigan wherever you live. Call 231-352-9192 to order.