Brined and Smoked Smelt (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Brined and Smoked Smelt (Alton Brown)
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Directions:

  1. Rinse the smelt in cool running water. Set aside.
  2. Place all of the remaining ingredients, except the ice, into the electric kettle. Bring to a boil. Add the ice and stir until the mixture is cooled. Transfer the liquid to a 1-gallon ziptop bag along with the smelt. Seal and place in a container so that all of the fish are in the brine. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Remove the smelt from the brine, rinse and pat dry. Place them onto a paper towel lined sheet pan, layering with paper towels in between if they won't fit in one layer. Allow to dry in the refrigerator overnight.
  4. The next day, place the smelt onto racks, belly side down, separating them by at least 1/4-inch and place into a smoker. Turn the smoker on so that it maintains a temperature of 150 to 160 degrees F. Adjust heat as needed and cook for approximately 3 hours or until desired level of doneness.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 67.41 Kcal (282 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.34g 1%
Cholesterol 0.27mg 0%
Sodium 3190.49mg 133%
Potassium 5.37mg 0%
Total Carbs 15.28g 5%
Sugars 14.88g 60%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 0.05g 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Calcium 5.3mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 33.98 Kcal (142 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.17g 1%
Cholesterol 0.13mg 0%
Sodium 1608.16mg 133%
Potassium 2.71mg 0%
Total Carbs 7.7g 5%
Sugars 7.5g 60%
Dietary Fiber 0.01g 0%
Protein 0.03g 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 2.7mg 1%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.4
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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