Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavor explosion of savory candy salmon smoked Perfect as a snack or gourmet treat elevate your palate today
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of fresh salmon fillet (preferably Atlantic or Sockeye)
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- ¼ cup of kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
- Optional: 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Wood chips (like cherry or hickory) for smoking
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Salmon – Rinse the salmon fillet under cold water, pat dry and remove any pin bones.
- Step 2: Create the Brine – Mix brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder (if using) in a bowl until dissolved.
- Step 3: Marinate the Salmon – Coat salmon with brine and marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Step 4: Preheat the Smoker – Preheat your smoker to 180°F to 200°F and soak wood chips in water.
- Step 5: Smoke the Salmon – Place the marinated salmon skin-side down in the smoker and smoke for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Step 6: Cool and Serve – Let the salmon cool on a rack for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- hours: 4
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 calories
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 25 grams