
Originally Posted by
davsel
Smoked trout is also quick and easy.
Leave whole with the skin on - head on optional.
Brine for an hour, and smoke (Apple works well - don't use a strong smoke like mesquite or hickory) at about 200 for 2 hours.
I usually just brine with
1/2 gallon water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup Kosher salt
Single tablespoons of this or that - garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, etc (I use the same sugar/salt base for everything, just change up the extras and the time in brine depending on if it's fish, chicken, or turkey)
Rinse well after brine or it will be too salty.
No need to dry them, just throw them on a rack and start smoking.