Smoked Cod

Smoked Cod

Smoked cod cooked low and slow over applewood for a delicious serving of barbecue white fish

Ingredients

  • 4 cod fillets
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup kosher salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Sprinkle fish with salt and dry brine in the refrigerator for an hour

  2. 2

    Remove from fridge and pat fish dry with paper towels

  3. 3

    Fire up your smoker to 225°F (107°C) or set up your grill for 2-zone cooking. Add wood chips to coals.

  4. 4

    Line the cod fillets with non-stick spray or a light coating of mayonnaise. This will stop the fillets from sticking to your smoker’s grates.

  5. 5

    Place cod on smoker grates. Cook until the internal temperature is 140°F (60°C), about 40-60 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve and enjoy immediately

Smoked Cod

Smoked Cod

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About this Recipe

Craving the unique, tender flavor of expertly smoked fish at home? This Smoked Cod recipe delivers a deliciously simple approach to barbecue white fish, infused with the gentle, sweet notes of applewood smoke. You’ll love how effortless it is to create restaurant-quality results in your own backyard.

What makes this Smoked Cod truly special is the dedication to a "low and slow" cooking method over applewood. This technique ensures the cod remains incredibly moist and flaky, while deeply absorbing that signature sweet and fruity smoke flavor. The simple rub, featuring just brown sugar and kosher salt, enhances the fish's natural taste without overpowering it, creating a perfect balance of savory and subtle sweetness.

When you bite into this Smoked Cod, you can expect a tender, incredibly flaky texture that melts in your mouth. The flavor profile is a delightful interplay of the mild, clean taste of the cod, the sweet hint from the brown sugar, and a profound, aromatic smokiness courtesy of the applewood. It’s a dish that feels both comforting and sophisticated, showcasing the beauty of well-prepared white fish infused with authentic barbecue character.

While this recipe shines with its classic approach, you can subtly adjust the balance of brown sugar and kosher salt in the rub to suit your preference for a sweeter or more savory profile. This allows you to fine-tune the flavor to your liking while still celebrating the applewood smoke.

This Smoked Cod is perfect for a relaxed weekend meal, a casual gathering, or simply when you want a flavorful, light main course. Serve it alongside your favorite grilled vegetables, a fresh green salad, or a bright citrus relish to complement its rich, smoky character.

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