In a large container, combine 1 gallon of water, the salt, brown sugar, ground black pepper, dried thyme, bay leaves, and hot pepper sauce. Stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Add the fish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 48 hours.
Soak wood chips of your choice in a bucket of water for 2 to 3 hours, then drain. Prepare a home smoker according to the manufacturer's directions and place the soaked chips in the bottom tray.
In the upper container of the smoker, combine the remaining 1 gallon water, onions, and peppercorns. Cover the smoker and let the fire burn for 30 minutes.
In a small saucepan, make a glaze by combining the cane syrup, shallots, thyme, and ground black pepper. Cook over medium heat until reduced in volume by 25 percent. Remove from the heat and let cool.
Lightly coat the grill with vegetable oil.
Remove the fish from the brine and pat dry inside and out. Paint both sides of each fish with the reduced glaze. Place on the grill above the water and cook, covered, until crisp and the skin is dry, about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, turning once. Remove from the smoker and serve either hot or chilled, as desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	525.61 Kcal (2201 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.18g	26%
Cholesterol	149.24mg	50%
Sodium	28787.33mg	1199%
Potassium	1239.25mg	26%
Total Carbs	32.77g	11%
Sugars	27.34g	109%
Dietary Fiber	1.87g	7%
Protein	58.37g	117%
Vitamin C	11.5mg	19%
Iron	4.9mg	27%
Calcium	269.6mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	48.87 Kcal (205 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.6g	26%
Cholesterol	13.88mg	50%
Sodium	2676.79mg	1199%
Potassium	115.23mg	26%
Total Carbs	3.05g	11%
Sugars	2.54g	109%
Dietary Fiber	0.17g	7%
Protein	5.43g	117%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	19%
Iron	0.5mg	27%
Calcium	25.1mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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