Smoked Salmon

Name: Smoked Salmon
Ingredients: 3 lbs salmon fillets; 1/2 cup salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 quart water; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 cup honey; 1/8 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 lbs salmon fillets
1/2 cup salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 quart water
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 cup honey
1/8 cup molasses
1 teaspoon sesame seed oil

Directions

1

Cut fillets into 1 inch wide strips.
2

Prepare brine solution and place in a non-metallic container.
3

Add salmon strips to brine and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
4

Rinse fish in cold water and refrigerate overnight to dry.
5

Spray smoker racks with cooking spray (PAM). Fasten foil under racks to prevent dripping.
6

Place salmon on racks leaving room between strips. Smoke for 4 to 5 hours rotating racks top to bottom half way through the process.