Smoked Eel Delight (Geräucherte Aal Freude)
Geräucherte Aal Freude (Smoked Eel Delight) is a traditional dish from Lower Saxon cuisine that showcases the rich and smoky flavor of eel. This recipe is perfect for seafood lovers and those looking to experience the unique taste of smoked eel.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh eel
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp black pepper
- Wood chips for smoking
Instructions
- Clean and fillet the eel, removing the skin and bones.
- In a bowl, mix the salt, sugar, and black pepper to create a dry rub.
- Coat the eel fillets with the dry rub and let them marinate for 1 hour.
- Prepare the smoker with wood chips and heat to 200°F.
- Smoke the eel fillets for 2 hours, or until fully cooked and tender.
- Remove from the smoker and let the eel rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 2 hours
- Total time:
- 2 hours
- Cooking method
- Smoking
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 18g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
Supplies
Smoker Wood chips
Tools
Fillet knife Bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the smoked eel with a side of fresh salad and a slice of rye bread.
Tips & tricks
For best results, use fresh eel and adjust the smoking time based on the thickness of the fillets.
Cost
$20