Smoked Skate Wing with Courgette, Lemon & Mint Salad
I have to say that smoked skate wing ranks very highly in my list of favourite hot smoked products says Sandra Tate…Quite simple the luscious white flakes of skate wing, tinged with golden smoky flavour, are very hard to beat and this late summer salad compliments the fish beautifully. I think you’ll agree it makes a very elegant starter – and is so utterly simple to make. For 2 decent sized skate wings weighing in at 650g I made a brine cure from 500ml water mixed with 100g sea salt & 30g soft brown sugar. Immerse the wings in the brine, cover and leave for 1 hour then drain, rinse well and pat completely dry with kitchen paper. While the wings are curing in brine, set up the Bradley Smoker to a cabinet temperature of 110°C/230°F and add Pacific Blend bisquettes to the stack. Place the skate wings white skin side down on a Bradley wire rack and transfer to the smoker for 2 hours, or until the internal...
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