
Delicious Black Cod filets are dry-brined and then slow-smoked on our pellet smoker for a buttery, tender whitefish that is perfect served with cheese and crackers!
First, rinse your fish off with cold water and pat dry.
Put all your dry ingredients into a small bowl and mix well.
Lay your fish filets out on a large cutting board or some other clean, flat surface.
Sprinkle the dry brine ingredients onto the fish. Make sure all sides of the fish are evenly coated with it.
Cover the fish in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 3-4 hours. Well The longer it brines, the saltier it will be.
Take the fish out of the fridge, unwrap, and rinse the brine off of the fish.
Pat the fish dry, place on a cookie sheet and put it back into the fridge for 3-4 hours so the pellicle can form.
Start your smoker and set it to 175 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place your fish on the grill and let smoke for 3-4 hours.
Pull the fish from the grill, and put it in the fridge to chill for an hour before saving.