Mix a brining solution by mixing kosher salt, sugar, and water. Add any seasonings you desire. Place 3 to 4 pounds of fish in brine and refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Smoked fish is a labor of love. We recommend using trout or salmon and fresh thyme for this brined and smoked fish recipe.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 6
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ c. kosher salt | ||
| 1 ½ c. Hy-Vee granulated sugar | ||
| 1 gal. water | ||
| 3 to 4 lbs. fresh trout or salmon | ||
| Fresh thyme, if desired |
Things To Grab
- Large bowl
- Adler or apple wood chips
- Charcoal
- Smoker
- Meat thermometer
Directions
Soak half of adler or apple wood chips in water for 30 minutes. Leave other half of wood chunks dry. Mix wood with hot grey-ash charcoal.
An hour before smoking, remove fish from brine and rinse well. Allow fish to air-dry in the refrigerator for 1 hour before smoking. Place air-dried fish in the smoker.
For the first hour, keep temperature below 150 degrees to allow fish to soak up smoke. After 1 hour, open vents to bring temperature to 200 degrees sprinkle with fresh thyme, if desired. Cook until fish reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons Back to School 2013