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SMOKED SALMON BRINE (AND THE SMOKING PROCESS)



Smoked Salmon Brine (And the Smoking Process) image

Make and share this Smoked Salmon Brine (And the Smoking Process) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mark T.

Categories     Easy

Time P1DT8h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups brown sugar
1 cup kosher salt (non iodized)
1/4 cup minced garlic
1/4 cup minced onion
2 bay leaves, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 large salmon, prepared

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together. Pack the dry brine between the slits and cover the meat with the brine. Cover totally with the brine in any non-metal container and refrigerate. After 12 hours stir the mixture. Leave in brine for about 1 day. Remove fish from brine and rinse very well. Slice salmon through the meat but not thuough the skin in 2 inch strips. Dry fish on smoking racks until a pellicle, or glaze forms. This may take 3 to 4 hours to form. Smoke with alder for 6 to eight hours or untill done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342, Fat 0.1, Sodium 11342.8, Carbohydrate 88, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 85.6, Protein 0.4

BRINE FOR SMOKED FISH



Brine for Smoked Fish image

My uncle was the fish smoker in the family until he passed away. No longer are we treated to his wonderful smoked fish. During one conversation I said "heaven forbid" but what if? His answer to my recipe request was salt, sugar and water. And of course it did not taste like uncle's. Found a couple of recipes, tweaked and combined them and I seem to have passed the smoked fish taste test. Still doesn't taste like uncle's but think of him every time I make and taste smoked fish.

Provided by bjd44535

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time P1DT6h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup salt
4 cups water (bottled)
1 lb boneless salmon fillet

Steps:

  • I bring this to a simmer over medium heat until all sugars are melted and combined with the salt and water.
  • Cool and pour over salmon pieces. ( I do not use all the brine and will have to tweak further ).
  • Place in the fridge for at least 24 hours.
  • Drain fish and pat dry.
  • Place on racks for about 1 hour, blotting with paper towel occasionally.
  • Place in smoker for 5 hours, checking and adding smoking chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.2, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 58.9, Sodium 14248.8, Carbohydrate 103.5, Sugar 102.9, Protein 22.6

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