Best Easy Smoked Salmon Recipe with Masterbuilt Smoker
An approachable smoked salmon recipe that promises mouthwatering flavors with simplicity, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 lbs fresh salmon fillets
- ¼ cup kosher salt
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- Wood chips (hickory, apple, or cherry)
- Olive oil or butter for basting (optional)
Instructions
- Brining Your Salmon: In a large bowl, mix equal parts kosher salt, brown sugar, and cold water until dissolved. Submerge your salmon fillets in the brine for 1-2 hours.
- Dry Rub: Combine kosher salt, brown sugar, black pepper, and garlic powder. Rub the mixture over the salmon fillets and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the Smoker: Preheat your Masterbuilt Smoker to 225°F and add your choice of wood chips. Soak wood chips for 30 minutes before adding.
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the brined salmon dry with paper towels and brush with olive oil or butter.
- Smoking the Salmon: Place salmon skin-side down on smoker rack and smoke for 1.5 to 2.5 hours at 225°F until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Rest & Serve: Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally drizzle with maple syrup or garnish.
Notes
Monitor the internal temperature closely to prevent overcooking. Store smoked salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/smoked-salmon/
