Smoked Fish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 gal. cold water
1 1/2 c. salt
1 to 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 to 3 Tbsp. crushed bay leaves
2 Tbsp. ground pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
few drops red food coloring (if desired)

Preparation

Soak fish in cold brine 12 to 18 hours.
Rinse fish; pat dry. Smoke fish 8 to 12 hours.