Cure Scallops

Not that scallops are ill or anything..However, if you are interested in smoking scallops (in the culinary sense!) you will first want to cure these little bivalves.

Cure Base for Smoked Scallops (a la Chefs Gaultney)

Hint:  Use dry or frozen scallops; wet scallops aren't all that tasty

1/2 lb       kosher salt
4 oz          brown sugar
2 tsp         onion powder
2 tsp         granulated ginger

mix all ingredients, and store in an airtight
container

Now, what to do with cured scallops...