Salmon (Hot Smoked)

BrineFishHot SmokingEasy1.5-3 hrs60-63 °C80-100 °CAlder or Beech
Salmon fillet with skin. Low and slow smoking for perfect results.
Ingredients(for 1 kg)
Sea salt80 g
Sugar50 g
Dill5 g
Lemon zest3 g
White pepper3 g
Instructions
1
Brine
6-12 hoursPrepare salt brine. Soak salmon. Remove bones first.
2
Pellicle
2-8 hoursDry uncovered in fridge until surface is tacky-dry.
3
Smoking
1.5-3 hours90 °C, alder/beech. Lower temp if albumin appears. Alarm 60 °C.
Pro Tip
If white albumin appears: lower temperature immediately!
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