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Brine for Smoking Fish
 
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Prep Time: 2880 Minutes
Cook Time: 720 Minutes
Ready In: 3600 Minutes
Servings: 4
From my collection of old recipes. Note: The servings depend on the size of the fish. I had to write something in there.
Ingredients:
1 cup rock salt
1 gallon cold water, plus extra for rinsing
1 tablespoon mixed pickling spices
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon onion salt
1/2 tablespoon celery salt
1/2 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
salmon, cut in serving size pieces
alder chips
Directions:
1. In suitable container, combine all ingredients, except salmon and alder chips, mixing well. Add salmon, cover and refrigerate 24 hours, carefully turning 3 or 4 times. Drain and rinse in cold water, thoroughly. Drain on paper towels and store in refrigerator 24 hours. Handling carefully, put fish in smoker and smoke with alder chips 7 to 8 hours, then remove chips and leave heat on to dry. Note: If you like moist fish, a shorter heat time is preferable.
By RecipeOfHealth.com