How long in the brine?

cmoran

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I am considering smoking some catfish fillets, I want to use a brine but dont know how long to leave the fillets in before they are ready. Anyone know?

 

smokebuzz

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it will depend on the strengh of the brine. 1 cup salt to 1 gal water about 4 hrs.

 

cmoran

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Thanks for the info, it's a big help

 

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your Welcome

 

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I just did a batch of Sebokes smoked catfish, left it in the brine for 4 hours.

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