Sweet/Spicy Smoked Fish Brine

Sweet and Spicy Smoked Fish

Servings: 4-6 lbs of fish

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30-35 hours

Source: Bill King

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

1/8 cup pickling salt

1 Tbsp Cayenne Pepper

1 Tbsp Black Pepper

1 Tbsp Garlic Powder

1 Tbsp Lemon Pepper

Directions

Fillet and skin 4-6 pounds of salmon or other fish. Place in container that will fit in the refrigerator and sprinkle brine over all fish, layering as you go to cover all meat. Marinate for 24 hours, mixing often. Lay out and air dry for at least 24 hours or longer if possible. Place in smoker at 185 for 2 to 5 hours depending on thickness of fillets. Store in zip lock bags or freeze.