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Masterbuilt Smoked Salmon Recipe

This Masterbuilt smoked salmon recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and produces a moist, flaky fish with a smoky flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
dry brining 12 hours
Total Time 15 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 279 kcal

Equipment

  • Masterbuilt electric smoker
  • Wire rack
  • Plastic wrap
  • Large bowl
  • small bowl
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Sharp knife
  • Meat thermometer
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. of salmon fillets skin-on
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp. black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup wood chips alder wood recommended
  • Lemon slices and olive oil for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, maple syrup, and soy sauce. Mix well.
  • Place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, on a wire rack.
  • Rub the dry brine mixture on the top of the fillets, making sure to cover them evenly.
  • Wrap the fillets with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8-12 hours.
  • Remove the fillets from the refrigerator and rinse them off under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place the fillets, skin-side down, on the wire rack.
  • Place the wood chips in the wood chip tray of the Masterbuilt electric smoker.
  • Preheat the smoker to 200°F.
  • Once preheated, place the wire rack with the fillets on the bottom rack of the smoker.
  • Smoke the salmon for 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  • Remove the fillets from the smoker and let them cool on a cooling rack.
  • Once cooled, use a sharp knife to remove any remaining pin bones from the fillets.
  • Serve with lemon slices and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

  • This recipe is for cold-smoking. If you prefer hot-smoking, increase the temperature of the smoker to 225°F and cook for 1-2 hours.
  • You can use any type of salmon for this recipe, but wild-caught salmon will have the best flavor and health benefits.
  • Experiment with different types of wood chips to achieve different smoke flavors.
  • Consume the salmon within 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Keep in mind that excessive consumption of smoked salmon may increase the risk of food poisoning.

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Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 31gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 5061mgPotassium: 846mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
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