Smoked Salmon Recipe
A delightful smoked salmon recipe that combines technique, love, and flavor for perfect brunches or appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced or grated
- 1.5 pounds fresh salmon (skin-on)
Instructions
- Make the Brine: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, fresh dill, and minced garlic. Mix until well combined.
- Prep the Salmon: Place salmon on a wire rack set atop a baking sheet, skin side down. Rub the brine mixture over the top.
- Refrigerate: Place the salmon uncovered in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat the Smoker: Fire up your smoker and preheat it to 225°F.
- Prepare the Salmon for Smoking: Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and pat it dry. Place it on foil for easy transfer to the smoker.
- Smoke the Salmon: Transfer the salmon to your smoker and cook for 40-60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 130-135°F.
- Serve & Enjoy: Remove from the smoker, let rest for a few minutes, slice and serve with sides.
Notes
Ensure salmon is fresh and of high quality. For best flavor, use alder or apple wood chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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