Maple-Cured and Smoked Salmon Recipe - Barbecuebible.com

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups maple sugar or other granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 2- to 3-pound 2 fresh salmon fillet, skin on or off
• Quick Pickled Red Onions (see recipe)
• Caper berries
• Cream cheese
• Lemon wedges
• Chopped hard-cooked egg
• Grilled bread