How to Smoke Salmon at Home?
Smoking salmon at home is easier than you’d expect. With some prep and the right tools, you can transform fresh salmon into a tasty, smoky delight. My recipe gives you smoked salmon that can compete with the best from specialty shops. Just a heads up, this is a hot-smoked recipe, while cold-smoked salmon, like the fancy stuff from Scotland, is a whole different ballgame. How to Smoke Salmon Ingredients: Fresh salmon , ideally with skin on Kosher salt Sugar Maple syrup Spices and flavorings (optional), such as black pepper, dill, juniper berries, garlic powder, and smoked paprika Smoking wood chips , alder, apple or hickory are good choices Equipment: Smoker Wireless meat thermometer Gloves Food-safe rack Basting brush How to Brine Salmon for Smoking? There are two classic methods for brining salmon: wet brine and dry brine. Wet brining involves mixing water, salt, sugar, and optional seasonings like herbs or citrus. You dissolve the salt and sugar in the water, add your flavorings, a
