Smoked Trout
Smoky, meaty, and sweet, this smoked trout plays well with all sorts of beverages. It’s easy to make in your backyard, tastes better than those store-bought, and will wow your guests. What more can you ask for?
Equipment
- Z Grills Pellet Smoker
- Z Grills Competition Blend Pellets
Ingredients
- 6 rainbow trout fillets
Brine:
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 cups cool water
Instructions
- For the brine, dissolve the kosher salt and brown sugar in water.
- Place the trout fillets in the brine, skin side up, and brine the fillets for 15 minutes.
- Preheat your pellet smoker to 180 °F.
- Remove the trout from the brine and transfer it to the grill grates.
- Smoke the trout for 1.5 to 2 hours with the lid closed, depending on the thickness of your fillets.
- Smoke until the trout reaches an internal temperature of 145°F or until the trout flakes easily.
- Remove the trout from the smoker and serve warm, or let it cool completely and serve chilled with your favorite accouterments.