Smoked Salmon Marinade From Backwoods Frank

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Course : Marinades
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

1/2 gallon hot water
1/2 cup kosher salt
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon bay leaves -- crushed
 

Preparation:

Stir until dissolved. Allow brine to cool. Add salmon fillets, soak covered for 3 hours in refrigerator. Remove fillets and air dry for at least 1 hour. Smoke in a single layer for about 2 hours at 250F or until firm and golden.