Hot smoked cod is quick and easy

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

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

2. Step 2:

   

   Wash 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. Rub the spices into the fish a little.

4. Step 4:

   

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

5. Step 5:

   

   We will use wet alder sawdust for smoking. If they are dry, they may catch fire. Pour 2-3 handfuls on the bottom of the smokehouse and install a tray to drain the fat.

7. Step 6:

   

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

8. Step 7:

   

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

9. Step 8:

   

   The fish itself will become smoked in color and will move well away from the bones.

10. Step 9:

    

    Smoked cod is very tasty and juicy. There are few bones in it, so it's a pleasure to eat it. 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!