Cod and haddock are very close, both in a scientific and culinary manner. Either cod or haddock can be used successfully in most recipes calling for white fish, but there are differences between them. Neighbors and Kin Haddock and cod are both par... read more
Cod is the fish equivalent of wrapped sliced bread. My mother worked in the fishing industry before WW2 in Grimsby, at the time the biggest fishing port in the world. And they could not give cod away, it was not considered fit for human consumption. She refused to have cod in her house until the day she died. read more
Cod fillet is usually appreciate in a lot of countries because it is thicker and firmer, with a clean and mild flavor attached to it – perfect to go along with proper seasoning. Haddock, on the other hand, has a stronger flavor than cod, and a darker color. read more
Haddock are black and grey, with a black line rather than white, and have a distinctive dark blotch above their dorsal fins. The Same, But Not. Both cod and haddock are lean, firm, white-fleshed fish, but they're not identical from the cook's perspective. Cod fillet tends to be thicker and firmer, and it has a cleaner, milder flavor. read more