Ingredients

1 gallon water

2 cups salt

1/4 lb. brown sugar

1/2 c lemon juice

1/2 Tb liquid garlic

1/2 Tb liquid onion

Preparation

Leave filleted fish in brine for 2 hrs.;less if using small fish fillets. Rinse briefly. Air-dry the fish on racks for 2-3 hrs. Smoke as you usually do.