Little Chief Smokey Smelt 1 c Non-iodized salt 1 tb Chili powder 1 c Brown sugar 1 tb Garlic salt 1 c Soy sauce 1 tb Onion salt 1/2 c Cider vinegar 1/2 ts Black pepper 1 tb Worcestershire sauce 3 c Warm water 1 tb Paprika Some prefer whole smelt, others, remove heads and entrails with a pair of scissors. Either way, wash smelt in clear water. Mix all ingredients in warm water. Let the brine cool and add the smelt. Brine the smelt 4 or more hours. Rinse thoroughly and let air dry. Smoke until fish have a dark golden brown sheen to the surface (5 to 7 hours) Smelt are fish belonging to the Eulochon family. On the west coast they are known as smelt, on the east coast they are known as scrod. Credit: Luhr-Jensen |