Hot smoked cod quickly and easily

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 4 hr

1. STEP 1

   

   How to smoke cod? For this, prepare the cod carcass itself, salt and spices. I use cod that is already gutted and without the head. As a spice, just take a little ground black pepper and ready-made spices for fish. They are usually sold in bags. If the fish is frozen, leave it at room temperature for several hours to thaw.

2. STEP 2

   

   Rinse the fish in running water and remove any remaining moisture with a paper towel. For smoking, you can leave the whole carcass, you can cut it lengthwise into two halves, or cut it into several pieces.

3. STEP 3

   

   Then sprinkle each piece of fish, inside and out, with salt, ground pepper and fish spices. Lightly rub the spices into the fish.

4. STEP 4

   

   Place all the pieces of fish in an enamel or plastic bowl and cover with a lid or cling film. Leave in the kitchen to marinate for 2-3 hours. If you plan to smoke much later, then let it marinate in the refrigerator.

5. STEP 5

   

   For smoking we will use wet alder sawdust. If they are dry, they may catch fire. Place 2-3 handfuls in the bottom of the smoker and place a drip pan to drain the fat.

6. STEP 6

   

   It is advisable to wrap all pieces of fish in gauze. Thanks to this, less soot will settle on it. Place the prepared fish on the smoker grate. Place the grate in the smoker and cover with a lid.

7. STEP 7

   

   Place the smoker on the fire for 30 minutes. After a few minutes, the first smoke will come out of the hole. He needs to be released. Then close the hole. After the specified time, you can open the lid and try a piece of fish.

8. STEP 8

   

   The fish itself will become smoky in color and will fall off the bones well.

9. STEP 9

   

   Smoked cod is very tasty and juicy. There are few bones in it, so it is a pleasure to eat. And you don’t need to think too much about the side dish - boiled potatoes and fresh vegetables will completely complement the taste. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

Moderator Ksenia

11.12.2023

5

I decided to make hot smoked cod for dinner simply and quickly. The recipe fully lives up to its name: preparing this dish does not require much time or effort. I had two frozen cod carcasses with a total weight of just over a kilogram. I prepared the fish for smoking in accordance with the author’s recommendations. I marinated it for about 2.5 hours. I smoked the fish in an electric smoker. I used alder shavings. I smoked the cod on the top level for about 35 minutes. The fish turned out aromatic and tender. Its smoked taste is quite bright, but at the same time light and unobtrusive. The fish turned out so tasty that we ate it right away, without a side dish. Everyone, including their grown-up children, liked it. Julia, thank you very much for the wonderful recipe!