Maple Brined Smoked Rainbow Trout
Created by QueenBea on July 17, 2015
- Servings: 10-12
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 3 to 4h
- Recipe #20196
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 to 3 pounds rainbow trout fillets
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic processed through a garlic press
- 12 peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
How to Make
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Step 1: Place all the ingredients except for the fish in a saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer while stirring until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved; set aside to cool completely.
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Step 2: Pour half the maple mixture in a casserole dish big enough to hold the fish fillets laid flat, place the fillets flesh side down into the liquid and pour the remaining liquid over the fish.
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Step 3: Cover with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated at least 12 hours.
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Step 4: Remove the fillets from the marinade and place them flesh side up on the smoker grates and place in a prepared smoker.
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Step 5: Smoke for 2 1/2 to 3 hours at 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Step 6:
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Step 7: NOTE: The cook time depends on how thick your fillets are and how dry you like the fish.