Smoked Salmon Candy
By Traeger Kitchen
64 Reviews
Meat candy ahead: Salmon fillet cured with salt and brown sugar, then smoked and mopped with maple syrup.
Prep Time
10 Min
Cook Time
3 Hrs
Pellets
Maple
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients
main
| 2 Cup | gin |
| 1 Cup | dark brown sugar |
| 1/2 Cup | kosher salt |
| 1 Cup | maple syrup |
| 1 Tablespoon | black pepper |
| 3 Pound | salmon |
| As Needed | vegetable oil |
Units of Measurement:
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Step 1
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the cure.
Ingredients
2 Cup gin
1 Cup dark brown sugar
1/2 Cup kosher salt
1 Cup maple syrup
1 Tablespoon black pepper
Step 2
Cut the salmon into 2 ounce pieces and place in the cure.
Ingredients
3 Pound salmon
Step 3
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Step 4
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Step 5
Spray foil with vegetable oil. Place salmon on foil and sprinkle with additional brown sugar.
Ingredients
As Needed vegetable oil
As Needed dark brown sugar
Step 6
Place foil directly on the grill grate. Close the lid and smoke the salmon for 3 to 4 hours or until fully cooked.
04:00
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Step 7
Serve hot or chilled. Enjoy!
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