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Use wild-caught salmon when it is in season and available. We aren’t going to rinse the fish with the dry brine like this. Find loads of easy and delicious smoked salmon recipes, from smoked salmon pates and spreads to pasta dishes. How wonderful to learn how to do something like this!

This develops the pellicle seal and creates a sticky surface for the smoke to adhere too.

Once smoked, it should last for up to 10 days as long as you keep in stored properly in your refrigerator. This isn’t really optimal but should work. Place salmon on top of dry brine and cover with the rest of the dry brine. Best Wood Choice: Alder chips (affiliate)Also try: Apple or CherryAvoid: Mesquite, hickory and other strong-flavored woods. To store wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in the fridge. If wild salmon is out of season, fresh frozen wild salmon will still work great for smoking. baking pan coated with cooking spray.

As an alternative to lemon and black pepper you could use: As an alternative to chives you could use: Your email address will not be published. Add a single layer of smoked salmon to 3 of the slices of bread.

Hi Judy, Was the salmon you purchased fresh or frozen? So delicious.

Wrap in cling film and refrigerate until needed. This can be called “cold smoking” where you are just infusing the fish with smoke and not actually cooking it.

Thank you for the wonderful recipe! Place in the refrigerator uncovered for 1 hour to 2 hours before smoking.

This is phenomenal alone, with a salad, bagel…endless options if you ask me!

Remove from the smoker and rest for 5 minutes before serving, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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It can also be spooned into hollowed out tomatoes for a fancy presentation at a luncheon.

It can take between 30 minutes and 1 hour to smoke a 2 to 4-pound salmon filet at 225° F. There are a lot of factors that determine the time it will take, including the actual temperature in the smoker, fat content and the thickness of the filet.

The protein is liquid when the salmon is raw and coagulates when it comes in contact with heat.

Sprinkle 1/3 of the rub onto the flesh of the salmon.

Cheers, Justin. I get these planks at the local lumber yard. Hot smoked salmon lasts for about 1 week in the refrigerator if it was fresh when you brought it home and you smoked it right away. Please give cedar plank some love,would enjoy your take on this and wine pairings,after all pac.

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I love the taste of puff pastry in savory dishes, so I always keep a package in the fridge. , Hi Micah, So so glad to hear that everyone in your fam loved it.

There is more about all kinds of salmon in my Salmon Guide. It was good, but slightly oversalty. I totally agree. Smoked salmon takes center stage folded into mayo, lemon juice and McCormick® Guacamole Seasoning Mix. This salmon recipe starts with an easy brine and ends in the BEST salmon ever!.

Cool on a rack for an hour and then refrigerate or enjoy. I don’t love adding water to fish to rinse it if I don’t have to as it can make it soggy. It's very, very warming and delicious. If you have a question that isn’t listed comment below and we will do our best to get your questions answered!

Here are some answers to the common questions that people have about salmon! Other recipes I’ve seen use about 1 cup salt to 2 cups of sugar. I don’t want to cook it too quickly, or it can make the fish tough and also not give it enough time to infuse the wonderful smoke flavors.