So, I had a great day fishing with my DYP partner Fishdawg on Sunday. I kept a salmon and decided to smoke it. It was awesome!
Brined the fillets the night before, for 5 hours. Two fillets with the skin on.
1/2 cup 'B' syrup
1/2 cup Kosher salt
2 quarts of water
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After brine, took fish out, a light rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Placed fillets on wire rack and put in fridge. When I got home from work, I took them out of fridge and put a fan on them for an hour. This is to create a shiny skin, or "pellicle". I was told this is important. The pellicle will take in the smoke flavor much more than just putting the fillets in the smoker directly.
In the smoker for 2 hours @ 165 F. Glazed them with syrup, and put back for another 2 hours. Pulled them out when the internal temp of fillets reached 145 F. Cracked pepper on top, then vacuum packed. Into the freezer and fridge. YUM
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Smoked salmon
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Re: Smoked salmon
Thanks for the recipe
I seems fairly easy to do and looks delicious.
But first, I need to catch my first salmon of 2013... hopefully this weekend.
I seems fairly easy to do and looks delicious.
But first, I need to catch my first salmon of 2013... hopefully this weekend.
Gecha (Gerry North of the Border)
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Re: Smoked salmon
Thanks for the recipe! Looks tasty!!
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Re: Smoked salmon
Perfect smoking execution IMHO
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Top: I made it
Sonar/GPS: Eagle 480 and Lowrance Elite 5
Line: Seaguar, PowerPro, Excel
Maps: Navionics
Riggers: BigJon
Targets: Salmon, Walleye, more...
Inspiration: Grampa Charlie
The Point: You need to ask?!
Re: Smoked salmon
Perfect smoked over apple or maple
On your way! keep it simple for the Best, honor the fish!
On your way! keep it simple for the Best, honor the fish!
Fish On!