Stove Top Smoker Fish Jerky Recipes

Steps:

• Read through the recipe carefully before you start. Some recipes require seasoning or marinating the food in advance; other recipes suggest you brine the food or take them to room temperature before smoking.
• Make sure the smoker parts are clean and dry before you start.
• Sprinkle the amount and type of wood chip you have chosen over the center of the bottom of the smoker, covering an area roughly the size of your burner.
• Put the drip pan in place. Always line the drip pan with a single layer of aluminum foil. This cuts cleanup time in half.
• Arrange whatever item(s) you are smoking on the rack. Newer smoker models have nonstick racks; older racks should be sprayed with vegetable cooking spray to prevent sticking and make for easier clean up.
• Be sure to leave space between items on the rack and between the food and the sides of the smoker.
• Close the lid about two-thirds of the way and center the smoker over a burner. Turn the heat to medium.
• When you see the first signs of smoking rising from under the drip pan, close the lid securely and start timing.
• Check the food for doneness at the time suggested in the recipe. Wear oven mitts or protect your hands with sturdy pot holders, grasp the handles firmly with one hand and slide the lid off with the other. Test the food as quickly as possible (with an instant-read thermometer or other methods suggested in the recipe) and slide the lid closed quickly if it needs more cooking time.
• When the food is ready, turn off the heat and remove the lid of the smoker, unless a recipe directs you to leave it on for a specified amount of time.

Steps:

• Start by mixing the water, sugar, salt and teriyaki marinade.
• Marinate the fish fillets for 4-6 hours, then rinse and place fillets on racks to air dry.
• When the fillets form a glaze and are dry to touch they are ready to smoke.
• Using the alder wood chips, smoke-cook on medium heat for 16 minutes per pound.
• Allow to cool before serving.

Steps:

• Rub the salt, pepper and garlic powder into the ribs and carefully arrange on the rack to allow good circulation of the smoke.
• Place smoker in medium heat and smoke-cook for 45 minutes per pound.
• The smoking stage can be done in advance and refrigerated until just before serving.
• To finish, brush lightly with BBQ sauce and place on a cookie sheet into a 450º oven, watching and turning twice to crisp, or on an outdoor grill for 15 minutes.
• Serve with remainder of BBQ sauce on the side. The ribs will turn out tender with lots of flavor.

Steps:

• Rinse the fish fillets and pat dry. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets and season lightly with pepper and dill.
• Smoke-cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes per pound. The fish will have a subtle earthy flavor.