Best Smoked Salmon Brine Ala Poppie |
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Prep Time: 360 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 600 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This is simple as can be, but it is the best brine for smoked salmon that I have ever used. My grampa Poppie did it like this and my husband and I decided it was the best way. Give it a try and let us know what you think. Ingredients:
1/2 cup pickling salt |
1/2 cup sugar |
apple cider or juice |
Directions:
1. Dissolve the salt and sugar in apple cider or juice, then add more apple cider/juice to 'cover' the fish. Yes, they float, it's okay, just try to turn them if you can now and again.
2. Let them soak for about 6 hours. Drain and rinse them.
3. Here's the important part: Dry them off and leave them uncovered in the fridge for at least 4 hours, more hours the better.
4. This time allows the brined fish to form a pellicle on the brined part which takes the smoke flavor.
5. Now smoke the fish for whatever you usually do. YUM.
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