** Percentage Daily Values are based on a
2000 calorie diet. *Nutritional Data from USDA SR21 Database. Nutritional information is estimated and may vary.
Brine For Oily Or Strong Tasting Fish
Date Added:January 04, 2014
Ingredients:
1 Cup Salt 1 Cup Non-iodized salt
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar 1/2 Cup Brown sugar (optional)
1/4 Cup Lemon Juice 1/4 Cup Lemon juice depending on the
1. Fill a large container with 1/2 quart of warm water.
2. Add ingredients. Mix thoroughly until well dissolved.
3. Add the remaining 1 1/2 quarts of water. Immerse prepared fish chunks, filets or small whole fish completely in brine solution.
4. Refrigerate fish in brine solution. Brine chunks of fish of fish 1" thick for about 5 up to 8 hours, 1/2" thick for about 4 hours, and for thinner filets or pieces 2-3 hours.
5. After brining, always rinse your fish with plenty of fresh water.
6. Pat the fish dry, and allow them to air dry for about 1 hour.
7. This will cause a "pellicle" (a tacky glaze on the fish) to form indicating that it is ready for the drying and smoking process.
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Dietary Notes:
This recipe is low-sodium with 0mg per serving, low-fat with 0g per serving, low-saturated fat with 0g per serving, low-cholesterol with 0mg per serving and low-calorie with 0 per serving
Food Allergy Information:
This recipe contains potential food allergens and will effect people with Lemon, Sulfites, Garlic, Natural Sweeteners, Fructose Malabsorption, Onion allergies.