Classic Smoked Fish Brine Recipe: Juicy, Flavor

Name: Classic Smoked Fish Brine Recipe: Juicy, Flavor
Total time: 540 min
Ingredients: 4 cups (960 ml) cold water; ½ cup (120 g) kosher salt (or sea salt, avoid iodized salt); ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar or brown sugar (light or dark depending on preference); 2 tbsp (30 ml) apple cider vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed; 1 tsp (2 g) black peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp (2 g) crushed fennel seeds or dill seeds (optional, for herbaceous notes); ¼ tsp (1 g) crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for mild heat)

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Make the perfect smoked fish brine that locks in juicy, tender salmon and trout. Easy steps and expert tips for a flavorful smoked fish recipe you’ll love.

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Ingredients

4 cups (960 ml) cold water
½ cup (120 g) kosher salt (or sea salt, avoid iodized salt)
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar or brown sugar (light or dark depending on preference)
2 tbsp (30 ml) apple cider vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
1 tsp (2 g) black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 tsp (2 g) crushed fennel seeds or dill seeds (optional, for herbaceous notes)
¼ tsp (1 g) crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for mild heat)