I have a variation on the Luhr Jensen recipe that we really enjoy. Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups of Karo corn syrup to 1 gallon brine. I also heavily pepper brined filets prior to smoking. It helps to cut fish down to skin in 1 1/2 to 2 inch strips prior to brining. Seem to let brine/smoke/pepper in better.

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