Brined and Smoked Smelts (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Brined and Smoked Smelts (Alton Brown)
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Directions:

  1. Rinse the smelts 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 resealable bag along with the smelts. 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 smelts from the brine, rinse and pat dry. Place the smelts onto a paper towel-lined sheet pan, layering with paper towels in between if they won't fit in 1 layer. Allow to dry in the refrigerator overnight.
  4. The next day, place the smelts 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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