Smoked Salmon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup non-iodized salt
3 -4 lbs salmon fillets (with skin)

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix all brine ingredients thoroughly.
In a large, deep pan combine whole salmon fillets with the brine mixture to soak over night, keeping refrigerated.
Rinse thoroughly after brining.
Pat dry with a paper towel and allow to air dry for at least one hour prior to smoking.
Lay salmon fillets on smoker rack skin side down.
Cook in smoker at 165\u00b0F for 3-5 hours.
Cooking time will depend on the thickness of your fillets.