Smoked Cod
By adding subtle flavors with a wet brine and smoking low and slow, this smoked cod has a slightly sweet, but complex flavor.
Servings 4
Calories 225kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs cod
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ginger ale
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Place the water, ginger ale, soy sauce, sugar, garlic powder and ground ginger in a large bowl and whisk until everything is dissolved.
- Add the cod to the marinade and place in the fridge for 1 hour. You might need to weigh the fish down with a plate.
- Remove the fish from the marinade and pat try.
- Preheat smoker to 180°F. Smoke the cod for 2-3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
Notes
- Use wild cod when possible. It is healthier for you and just tastes better. Frozen cod works fine too but just make sure they're thawed before cooking.
- Use a mild wood for a subtle smoke flavor like alder, apple or cherry.
- Since cod has a mild flavor, don't marinate for much longer than an hour or it will be too salty.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1202mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g