Salmon Brine Smoking Recipe - BelleRecipe

Salmon Brine Smoking Recipe - BelleRecipe

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Master the classic Salmon Brine Smoking Recipe using our traditional Northwest wet cure. Learn exactly how long to brine salmon for smoking and create the best

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Ingredients

  • 5 kg (3.3 lbs) Skin-on Salmon Fillet (preferably King or Sockeye, center-cut, about 1.5 inches thick)
  • 9 Litres (8 cups) Water (cold filtered)
  • 240 g (1 cup) Kosher Salt
  • 240 g (1 cup) Dark Brown Sugar, packed
  • 60 ml (4 Tbsp) Molasses (optional, but highly recommended for colour)
  • 2 Tbsp Black Peppercorns (whole)
  • 4 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Dried Dill
  • 1 cup Wood Chips or Chunks (Alder, Applewood, or Oak are best)

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