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Basic Brine Recipe

Name: Basic Brine
Ingredients: 1/2 c. Non-iodized salt; 1/2 c. White sugar; 1 quart Water

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Servings: 1

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Fill a large container with 1/2 qt of hot water. Add in salt and sugar.
Mix thoroughly till well dissolved. Add in the remaining 1/2 qt of water.
Immerse prepared fish chunks, filets or possibly small whole fish completely in brine solution. Chill fish in brine solution. Brine chunks of fish of fish 1" thick for about 5 up to 8 hrs, 1/2" thick for about 4 hrs, and for thinner filets or possibly pcs 2-3 hrs.
After brining, always rinse your fish with plenty of fresh water. Pat the fish dry, and allow them to air dry for about 1 hour. This will cause a
"pellicle" (a tacky glaze on the fish) to create indicating which it is ready for the drying and smoking process.

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