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Title: Tried my hand at smoking swordfish steaks
Post by: shrews824 on October 02, 2017, 09:03:57 AM
Got some swordfish steaks and decided to try them on my Smokin It Model #2 smoker.
 
Brined for about 20 hours in a brown sugar and salt water solution
 
Rinsed, patted dry, rubbed with vegetable oil, added an all-purpose spice.
 
Smoked at 225 for 1 hour 10 minutes with Cherry wood chunks.  Internal temp hit 145.
 
Turned out pretty decent.  The thicker parts of the steak were perfect.  Thinner parts were a touch dry. 
 
I'll search for other recipes and try to refined the swordfish.
 
Do you guys/gals have a great smoked swordfish recipe?

Title: Re: Tried my hand at smoking swordfish steaks
Post by: SuperDave on October 02, 2017, 10:58:09 AM
Maybe try cold smoking them and finishing with a sear on the grill?

Title: Re: Tried my hand at smoking swordfish steaks
Post by: shrews824 on October 02, 2017, 11:05:01 AM
Maybe try cold smoking them and finishing with a sear on the grill?

I think I should have cut my time back about 20 minutes or so.  I'll give them another shot sometime.  I'd really like to get this one down pat.
Title: Re: Tried my hand at smoking swordfish steaks
Post by: JustChillin on October 02, 2017, 03:25:32 PM
I cook swordfish to 130 and I prefer a sear on the outside. It is an easy fish (just like tuna) to overcook.
Title: Re: Tried my hand at smoking swordfish steaks
Post by: shrews824 on October 02, 2017, 04:03:20 PM
I cook swordfish to 130 and I prefer a sear on the outside. It is an easy fish (just like tuna) to overcook.
I'm definitely going to pull back on the time next time that's for sure.
Title: Re: Tried my hand at smoking swordfish steaks
Post by: 40 caliber on November 24, 2017, 04:46:18 PM
I have had great luck pulling from the smoker 10 degrees early and searing to temp