Smoked Salmon Brine

CJAY's Note:

From my collection of old recipe clippings. This one comes from Theresa Anderson, Arlington, Washington.

• Total Time: 20 hrs
• Prep Time: 8 hrs
• Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 10

Yield: 1.0 salmon

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup plain not iodized salt
• 2 cups soy sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid hot pepper sauce
• salmon, prepared as desired
• wood chips

Directions:

1. In a suitable container, combine all ingredients, except salmon and wood chips. Mix well, add salmon, cover and refrigerate 8 or more hours. Drain and transfer to smoker, putting thicker pieces on the bottom shelves. Smoke 10 to 12 hours, refilling wood chips in smoker pan 2 to 3 times.