My Favorite Smoking Salmon in a Smoker: A Juicy - BelleRecipe

Ingredients

• ½ cup (120 g) salt (Kosher or sea salt)
• ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
• 4 cups (960 ml) water
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coriander seeds
• 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 2-3 sprigs of fresh dill (optional)
• 2 lbs (900 g) fresh salmon fillet, skin-on
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup or honey (optional)
• Wood chips for smoking (e.g., alder, cherry, or hickory)