Smoked Ling?

[Libohunden]

Has anyone ever smoked Ling fish before?  I have some that I am thawing out from fishing trip in the Gulf this past summer and am planning on giving it a go this afternoon. 

I'm planning to brine it similar to al_sfbay's brine for salmon:

1 c kosher salt
1/2 c white sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
2 tspns crushed peppercorns

I"m about to start brining now.  I may also coat with Maple syrup before putting it in my #3.  I haven't decided on that though. 

Anyone have any thoughts on that or have any experience with Ling?

 

[McKay]

I love Ling Cod but dont think Ive ever heard of it smoked. Good luck

 

[Libohunden]

It'll be a first for me as well.  Love smoking salmon but had ling in my freezer.  We will all know in about 2 hours!

 

[Libohunden]

It turned out awesome!  I had brushed the ling with maple syrup before putting it in the smoker.  Excellent!! 

It did take a little longer than salmon because the ling is thicker and more dense. Next time, I'll smoke it at 180 instead of 150.

 

[McKay]

Cool, any pictures?

 

[Libohunden]

I've got some pictures but I've never learned how to post them on here.

 

[Libohunden]

I've got some pictures but I've never learned how to post them on here.

Well, that was easy!  See my modified post above!

 

[Pork Belly]

Looks good!

 

[DivotMaker]

I've got some pictures but I've never learned how to post them on here.

Well, that was easy!  See my modified post above!

One little suggestion on the pics - size them smaller so they're easier to view.  I just open them in MS Paint and resize to 45-50%.  That way, you can see the whole pic without scrolling.