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1 gal water
1 cup kosher salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp hot sauce
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 bay leafs
Heat and simmer for 15 min. let cool and brine overnight towel and air dry fillets. Smoke at 225 with apple and alder. for 2 1/2 to 3 hours about half way through baste with equal parts maple syrup and honey