Ingredients

• 4 L cold water
• 320 ml coarse salt(pickling salt)
• 250 ml brown sugar
• 2 tbsp black peppercorns
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp mustard seeds
• 4 cloves

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring 1 L of water to a boil. Dissolve the salt and sugar.

2. 2

   Add all spices. Let steep for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the remaining 3 L of cold water. Cool completely.

4. 4

   The brine MUST be cold before immersing the fish.

5. 5

   This basic recipe is suitable for most fish.

6. 6

   Brining time depends on fillet thickness (see time guide below).

7. 7

   Thin fillet (1 cm) = 2-4h, medium (2 cm) = 4-8h, thick (3 cm+) = 8-12h.