Smoked Trout Recipe

Name: Smoked Trout
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brine:; 3 cups boiling water; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 (4-inch) orange rind strips; Remaining ingredients:; 2 (10-ounce) dressed whole rainbow trout; 2 cups wood chips; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

Brine:
3 cups boiling water
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 (4-inch) orange rind strips
Remaining ingredients:
2 (10-ounce) dressed whole rainbow trout
2 cups wood chips
Cooking spray

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1. To prepare brine, combine 3 cups water, sugar, salt, pepper, thyme, and rind in a large bowl; stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Cook brine completely. Combine water mixture and fish in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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2. Soak wood chips in water 1 hour. Drain well.
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3. Prepare grill for indirect grilling, heating one side to medium-high and leaving one side with no heat. Pierce bottom of a disposable aluminum foil pan several times with the tip of a knife. Place pan on heated side of grill; add wood chips to pan.
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4. Remove fish from brine; discard brine. Rinse fish with cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
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5. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill. Place fish, skin side down, on unheated side; cover and grill 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Flake fish with fork. Discard skin.
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Kitchen Notes
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Vary the flavor of the brine mixture by adding a pinch of crushed red pepper, maple syrup, minced fresh ginger, cardamom pods, or crushed garlic. You can choose trout fillets instead of the butterflied trout; fillets will cook faster.

1828

kcal

Calories

180

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brine:, 3 cups boiling water, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Smoked Trout falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smoked Trout

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