Hot Smoked Arctic Char From Nunavut

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   DIRECTIONS FOR IN HOUSE:

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   Sprinkle top of char with salt and pepper; cover with lemon slices. Place, skin side down, on wire rack of smoker.

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   Place 2 tbsp (25 mL) maple wood shavings in small pile in centre of smoker base. Place foil-covered drip tray on top of wood chips inside smoker base. Place wire rack with fish on top of drip tray. Place smoker over medium heat; when first wisp of smoke appears, close lid and start cooking time, about 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.) Serve with lemon wedges.

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   VARIATION:

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   Barbecued Hot Smoked Arctic Char: Soak 7 cups (1.75 L) maple wood chips in water for 30 minutes; drain and place 4 cups ( 1 L) in foil pan. Set remaining chips aside. Remove 1 grill rack; place foil pan with wood chips on coals. Place foil drip pan on opposite side. Heat all burners of barbecue on high heat until chips smoke vigorously, about 20 minutes.

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   Turn off burner under drip pan. Reduce heat of remaining burner to medium-low. Place fish on greased grill over unlit burner. Close lid, leaving fork stuck between lid and grate to help keep heat constant at 225u00b0F (107u00b0C). Smoke until char is moist and not completely dried out, about 2 hours, adding remaining wood chips as necessary.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.