Stove Top Smoker Fish Jerky Recipes

HOW TO USE A STOVE-TOP SMOKER

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.

STOVE TOP SMOKER FISH JERKY

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.

STOVE TOP SMOKER SMOKED WHOLE TROUT

Steps:

• Trim the very ends of the tail if the trout are too long for the smoker, otherwise, leave them as is.
• Some retailers will sell a whole, boneless trout, which makes serving easier, but skinning a smoked trout and separating the fillets from the bones is a very simple affair (see below).
• Season the inside and outside of the trout generously with salt and pepper.
• If you like, lay a few slices of lemon and sprigs of fresh thyme inside the body cavity.
• Use 1 1/2 to 2 Tablespoons (depending on your preference for smokiness) alder or cherry wood chips (best with seafood).
• Smoke the trout until the meat along the backbone close to the head is opaque (insert the tip of a small knife to check); about 22 minutes after closing the smoker lid for an 11-12 ounce trout; about 25 minutes for a 13-14 ounce trout.
• Check the fish for doneness after 20 minutes.
• If the underside is considerably darker than the top after about 12 minutes
• of smoking, flip the fish and continue cooking.
• Serve right from the smoker with rice pilaf and buttered string beans, or cool them completely to room temperature and remove the fillets.
• To fillet smoked trout, run a small sharp knife along the backbone to cut through the skin.
• Lift off the skin from the top fillet or leave it on if you like.
• With the help of the knife, gently lift the top fillet free of the bones.
• Turn the fish over and repeat.
• Note: To smoke trout fillets, set them skin side down on the smoker rack and smoke just until cooked through and begin to flake, 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness.

STOVE TOP SMOKER FISH FILLETS

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.

STOVE TOP SMOKER BEEF JERKY

Steps:

• Stir the salt and sugar together in a small bowl. Toss the beef strips in the marinade.
• Refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap for about 6 hours, tossing several times.
• Drain the beef thoroughly in a colander, but do not rinse or pat it dry. Lay the beef strips on the smoking rack, making sure there is space between each so the smoke can circulate. Set up the smoker using the wood chips and smoke the beef over medium heat with the lid cracked until the first wisps of smoke rise and close lid; then reduce the heat to medium-low once the lid of the smoker is closed, for 30 minutes.
• While the beef is smoking, set the oven to 'Warm' or 200ºF.
• After the beef is done smoking, transfer the beef on the rack to a baking sheet. Oven-dry the beef until it is leathery but still slightly pliable, about 4 hours. Leave on the rack in the oven to cool.
• Store the jerky at room temperature in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Jerky will last indefinitely.
• Note: When buying beef to make jerky, choose a piece that is about 3 inches long and fairly thin. It will be easier to make strips of the right size. First, cut with the grain into 1/4-inch strips. Lay the strips flat and cut them lengthwise intl 1/2-inch or so widths. Finally, if necessary, cut the strips to about 3 inches in length. Don't worry if the pieces are irregular, that's part of the fun of making your own jerky. Do make sure they are no thicker than 1/4-inch or they won't dry properly.

STOVE TOP SMOKER JAMAICAN PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Combine the jerk seasoning and the vegetable oil according to the label directions to make a paste-like marinade.
• Coat the tenderloins and cover them tightly and refrigerate them for 2 to 3 hours.
• Smoke over medium heat for 30 minutes using 3 tablespoons of cherry wood chips.
• Check for doneness. Serve them sliced thin with cilantro garnish and black beans and rice.