Simple Hot Smoked Salmon

Name: Simple Hot Smoked Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Ingredients: 2-4 lb Salmon Filet (, pin bones removed); 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt (diamond brand preferred); 2 cups Alder or Applewood chips ((soak in water for charcoal))

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Total: 130 minutes

Servings: 8

Author : Justin McChesney-Wachs

smoked salmon

Ingredients

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2-4 lb Salmon Filet (, pin bones removed)2 tablespoons Brown Sugar1 tablespoon Kosher Salt (diamond brand preferred)2 cups Alder or Applewood chips ((soak in water for charcoal))

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Instructions

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Step 1

Create the dry brine by mixing the sugar and salt together in a small bowl.

Step 2

Place the salmon filet skin side down on a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the brine mixture over the entire filet to coat. Place in the refrigerator uncovered for 1 hour to 2 hours before smoking.

Step 3

Set up your smoker for indirect cooking with a water bath and pre-heat according to the manufacturer's instructions to 225° F.

Step 4

While the smoker heats up, dry off any excess moisture from the salmon with paper towels.

Step 5

When smoker starts smoking and reaches 225° F, place the salmon skin-side down on a sheet of foil and transfer to the smoker.

Step 6

The salmon is finished smoking when then internal temperature reaches 140° F. Begin checking for doneness after 30 minutes using a probe thermometer.

Step 7

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