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Smoked Salmon or Steelhead Recipe

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Basic or Holiday brine as needed to submerge fish pieces. (See Misc. section)
1-2 lb. pieces Salmon or Steelhead Brine: 2 hours.
2-3 lb. pieces Salmon or Steelhead Brine: 3 hours
3-4 lb. pieces Salmon or Steelhead Brine: 4 hours
Directions:
Directions:
Cut, scale and clean fish to desired size pieces of uniform weight. Submerge pieces in crock of brine as per ingredients instructions.

Note: It will help to put a weighted plate on top of the fish to keep fully submerged.

After brining, rinse pieces if desired. Dry on a rack for 1-3 hours until pellicle forms.

To smoke fish follow instructions for a given smoker, generally:
Cold smoke at 70º-85ºF for 1-2 days for keeping time of 2-4 wks.
Hot smoke at 125º-150º F for 6-8 hours. Test to see when done.
Cool pieces, wrap and store in cooler.

Note 1: Use hickory, oak or apple wood for nice flavor. Avoid wood that soots.
Note 2: Dill and soy sauce are a nice addition if rubbed onto salmon or steelhead after removing brine and before smoking.

 

 

 

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