Lemon slices, brine and salmon in a glass bowl, sitting on a dark table.

Brine for Smoked Salmon

Name: Brine for Smoked Salmon Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 24 servings (1 gallon)
Cuisine: Rubs Sauces Marinades
Ingredients: 1 gal Water; 1 cup Kosher Salt; 1 cup White Sugar; 1 cup Brown Sugar; 1 (3 oz) pkg Dry Crab and Shrimp Seasoning Mix; 4 cloves Garlic, crushed or to taste; 1 dash Hot Pepper Sauce (optional); 4 Lemons, sliced and crushed; 2 Oranges, sliced and crushed; 1 Lime, sliced and crushed; 1 Large Yellow Onion, sliced; Lemon Pepper, to taste; Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste; Addtional Item:; Large Bowl

Makes: 24 servings (1 gallon)
Prep Time: 20 - 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

Water
Kosher Salt
White Sugar
Brown Sugar
Dry Crab and Shrimp Seasoning Mix
Garlic, crushed or to taste
Hot Pepper Sauce (optional)
Lemons, sliced and crushed
Oranges, sliced and crushed
Lime, sliced and crushed
Large Yellow Onion, sliced
Lemon Pepper, to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Addtional Item:

• Large Bowl

Directions:

Pour the water into a large bowl or small bucket.
Note: If you must use a pot, use one that does not contain aluminum.
Stir in the kosher salt, white sugar, brown sugar, lemon pepper, parsley and seasoning mix.
Add the garlic, hot pepper sauce, lemons, oranges, lime and onion.
Soak your salmon in this brine for 12 to 36 hours.
Remove salmon.
Discard remaining brine.
Smoke using your desired method.