How to Smoke Salmon at Home

Ingredients

• 4 cups (946 ml) Water
• 1/2 cup (100g) Kosher Salt
• 1/2 cup (100g) Granulated Sugar
• 1/4 cup (50g) Brown Sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons (16g) Black Peppercorns, coarsely cracked
• 2 teaspoons (10g) Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon (5g) Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon (2g) Dried Dill
• 1 Lemon, thinly sliced (optional)
• 2 pounds (900g) Salmon fillet, skin-on or skin-off
• 2-3 cups Wood Chips (Alder, Apple, or Cherry)