This recipe works best for thick trout fillets that
weigh approx. .9kg each.
Ingredients:
2.2kg of Trout fillets
1.2 lt Cold Water
1 cup coarse Salt
1 cup Brown Sugar or Maple Syrup
8 Tbsp Cognac
8 Tbsp Honey
¼ cup Lemon Juice, fresh
1 Onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves Garlic, coarsely chopped
Directions
Combine all
ingredients, except fish, in a large non-reactive container. Mix well until all the salt and sugar have
dissolved.
Place trout fillets
in the brine, making sure that all parts of the fish are submerged. Refrigerate for 18hrs for thick large
fillets, or for thinner fillets, ½ inch thick or less for 5-7hrs. Occasionally stir the fish around.
Remove fish from
brine and quickly rinse under cold water.
Pat dry with paper towels and allow to air dry for 2 hours.
Smoking/Cooking
Technique A:
Place fillets in a 57° C (135°F) preheated Smoker.
Apply 2 hours of smoke (preferably Apple or Cherry) and continue to cook until fillets reach the texture you like. Total smoke/cook time should be 6-7 hours.
Technique B:
Starting at 43°C (110°F) smoke for the first hour.
Increase temperature to 60° C (140°F) for 1 hour.
Finish at 80° C (175°F) until the trout reaches an internal temperature of 60° C (140°F).
After Smoking:
For best results
allow fish to ‘age’ in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours. This will allow for the smoke and other
flavours to fully blend together.
Fillets will keep
refrigerated for 2 weeks, and at least 6 months frozen.
Heat olive oil on low-medium heat in a medium sized saucepan
Add garlic and onion and sauté until translucent
Add smoked tomatoes to the saucepan and simmer on low heat for 1 hour or until sufficiently reduce, stir on a regular basis to keep sauce from sticking to the base of the pan
Add balsamic vinegar and salt & pepper to taste
If you prefer a smoother sauce puree the sauce in a blender or with a hand blender to desired texture.
Prepare the Cobb Cooker and light a CobbleStone and wait a few minutes until it has turned grey.
To make the fennel sugar combine sugar and fennel in a blender and blend until combined. Put aside.
Cut the pineapple into chunks and put 3-4 pieces on each skewer.
Place the Frying Dish on the Cobb Cooker and close the Dome Cover. Leave it for at least 5 minutes until it has heated up.
To make the ginger syrup place the sugar, water, chilli, ginger and honey into the Frying Dish and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer gently until the sugar syrup thickens. Pour the syrup over the skewers leaving some aside for serving.
Remove the Frying Dish and place the Griddle on the Cobb Cooker and close the Dome Cover. Leave it for at least 5 minutes until it has heated up.
Place the skewers onto the Griddle. Grill on each side for 2 minutes until caramelised.
Serve with a generous sprinkling of fragrant fennel sugar, a simple but impressive dessert.
Trim the pork loin of any excess fat. Every ½ inch, cut slits into the pork loin from the top halfway down into the roast. These slits are to wedge the apple slices into the pork loin.
In a small bowl mix together the garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, white and black pepper. Rub all over the pork loin so that it is evenly coated.
Stick an apple slice into each of the slits in the pork loin.
Preparation: 15
minutes (plus 4 hours of marinating)
Mix together the
juice with all the salt, sugar and spices until the salt and sugar are
dissolved.
Place the duck in a
dish and pour in the brine. Turn the breasts a couple of times and cover the
dish with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge and let the duck marinate for 4
hours
Put the smoked tomatoes in a saucepan with the stock.
Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, cover, and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes to break down the tomatoes.
When the tomatoes are soft and breaking down, use an immersion blender to liquefy the mixture. You can also use a blender if you divide it into batches.
When the mixture is almost totally liquid, add the Cream and Salt and Pepper to taste.
Stir over low heat for 5 minutes and serve. Ideal with a grilled cheese sandwich.