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Captain Bob's Secret Salmon Recipes
Smoked Salmon or Trout

 



Salmon or Trout fillets or steaks
2 Gal. bowl or crock. Non metal
1 half cup of salt uniodized
1 half cup of brown sugar
Hickory wood chunks
1 gallon water
Smoker or Weber grill

Combine water salt and brown sugar in container add fish. If using fillets let soak 12 hrs. If using steaked fish soak 24 hrs. Always keep fish cool while soaking in brine 34 to 38 degrees. Preheat coals in smoker till white. In a separate container place wood chunks in water to make them smoke better soak about 1 hour. Place wood chunks on hot coals of smoker, place fish on racks smoke until golden brown. If using a webber grill place charcoal on sides of grill and fish in the middle of the top rack. Keep fish away from direct heat. Fillets take 45 to 90 min depending on the thickness. Steaked fish take about 60 to 120 min depending on the thickness. Serve cold with crackers and your favorite brew.