VICKI'S FISH BRINE

ingredients

1 gal. water
2 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. salt
1/4 small bottle Liquid Smoke
1/2 jar pickling spices

preparation

Mix above ingredients in large pot. Boil for 20 minutes, stirring often. Chill in refrigerator.

Soak 10 pounds of fish (fillets) in brine for 8 hours, stirring up often. Smoke fillets until firm, not hard.