Is Hogchocker kosher?

Hogchocker is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

Does Hogchocker have fins and scales?

Yes. Hogchocker has both fins and removable scales, which is the requirement set in Leviticus 11:9-12 and Deuteronomy 14:9-10 for a fish to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Hogchocker sushi or sashimi?

If Hogchocker is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Hogchocker sushi or sashimi can be kosher. Always verify the kosher certification of the restaurant or preparation source.

Where can I find more information about whether Hogchocker is kosher?

KosherFish.co references the Orthodox Union (OU) and Chabad lists of kosher and non-kosher fish. For specific halachic questions, consult your local Orthodox rabbi.

Hogchocker

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

The hogchoker (Trinectes maculatus) is a small flatfish of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the Americas, from Massachusetts to Venezuela. It favors brackish water and is common in bays and estuaries, with large fish turning up well up the Mississippi, Hudson, and East Rivers.

Also known as

Freshwater flounder
Freshwater fluke
American sole

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Sold in aquarium stores as a freshwater flounder or freshwater fluke, which isn't accurate. It's an estuarine fish, not a true freshwater species.
It's an American sole. Some flatfish in this group have reduced or rough scales, so a kosher buyer should confirm true scales on the specific fish before relying on it.