Smoked Red Perch....??? Anyone??

[speedway73]

Thought about a Red Perch smoke this weekend. I can get US farm raised Red Perch from my local grocier.....

Anybody ever tried it?? I'm using a cheapo Brinkmann 2 door verticle w/Kingsford Blue Bag and Cowboy Lump....( Yeah,Yeah....I know....but it's all I can get.)

Anyway....What brine and for how long?? Pelicle or not? What temps and for how long?? What wood to use??

Anyone??

ANY tips/advice is GREATLY appreciated!!

Thanks all,

Roger

 

[richtee]

Perch? Fry it in beer batter. Not enough fat to smoke it, really. Add some cayanne for SCHPICY!

Go Wings!

 

[speedway73]

Thanks Rich. Wasn't sure...that's why I posted. I got the last 6 fillets from the grocier. they're small...but look delicious. Wish I could get those huge jumbo perch from the upper western UP that I caught as a kid.

Gotta good beer batter recipe??