Little Chief Smoked Oysters

      1    Oysters, your count

  After removal from its shell, the oyster should be blanched.  Cut larger
  oysters into smaller pieces.  Blanching is easy.  Simply put the oysters in
  a metal strainer and dip them into boiling water until the edges curl.
  (usually 2 to 3 minutes) Then rinse in cool tap water.

  Place oysters in the "Easy Cure" brine solution for 40 minutes.  Rinse
  lightly in warm water and allow to air dry for 40 minutes.

  Easy Cure Brine

      1 qt Water                             1/2 c  White Sugar
    1/2 c  Non-Iodized Salt

  Fill a quart jar 1/2 full with good warm water.  Add salt and sugar.  Mix
  well until dissolved.  Top off jar with cold water.  This recipe may be
  increased if you need more brine.

  Smoke for 50-75 minutes.  They are done when the edges look dry.  Try one.
  If they get overcooked they become a bit chewy.

  Credit:  Luhr-Jensen