Smoked Steelhead

[Dennis.t]

Hey fellas, its come time to smoke up some Steelhead. Should I go exactly the same as Salmon or tweak things cause now were talking about a large Rainbow trout? Any suggestions/comments r appreciated. Thanx

 

[Fish Assassin]

When smoking trout I've always used a wet brine made of cold water, lightly salted with white or yellow sugars. Zero garlic..... A bit of onions. Otherwise I do the exact same as I would salmon. When it comes out of the smoker and is still warm I hit it with a small amount of fresh cracked black pepper.

 

[Aces]

Love it cold smoked.....do it up just like sockeye

 

[Dennis.t]

Have never cold smoked Shawn. Would like to build a cold smoker and try one day...

 

[SteelyDan]

I just smoked the 2nd place fish in the walley hall derby with the spring i got last weekend and they both turned out amazing. Dry brine 4 to 1 demera brown sugar and fresh choped garlic

 

[Time]

Any salt in that recipe SteelyDan?

 

[SteelyDan]

yes, 4 to 1 sugar to salt

 

[Fish Assassin]

I find that dark sugar and garlic are overpowering on trout. Just my opinion

 

[trophy fisher]

I agree. Garlic with trout is too much. Just do like Sockeye dry brine 4-1 and freshen in cold water before smoking. Otherwise it will be too salty.

 

[SteelyDan]

I bet i could change your mind