Alaskan Smoked Salmon

Haley Hughes

CUISINE

American

PREP

30 minutes

COOK

None

SERVINGS

10 Servings

Ingredients:

7 cups brown sugar
2 cups salt
¼ cup pepper
¼ cup red pepper
¼ cup garlic salt
15-20 lbs of salmon depending on size of fillets
2 cups Yoshida’s sauce

Directions:

Cut salmon into 1-inch wide strips leaving the skin on.
Mix together brown sugar, salt, pepper, red pepper and garlic salt in large bowl.
Dip and cover each strip of salmon in rub mix and place in large pan evenly spaced.
Continue process layering strips of salmon on top of each other. Repeat the layers several times, each time sprinkling additional mix each time.
Over the final layer, pour 2 cups of Yoshida’s sauce letting it soak for 12-24 hours.
Rinse off excess brine from fish prior to smoking and allow to rest until at room temperature.
For best results start smoking at 110 degrees for 2 hours and increase by 10 degrees every hour until you've reached 145 degrees.

Tip: I use a vacuum pack sealer to keep smoked salmon fresh and to prevent any leaking!

Tools:

The following items are items that I personally use and recommend to make this recipe.

Vacuum Sealer

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This recipe is award winning. No seriously, this fresh Alaskan smoked salmon has won awards. I brought it to a hospital potluck pretending like I made it (my dad did) and won first place out of hundreds of contestants including the kitchen staff.

Smoked salmon in moderation can be a great protein packed snack. Yes, there is some added sugar in this recipe but again, moderation. Serve your smoked salmon on sliced cucumbers, whole grain crackers or bagels and add it to salads. You really can’t go wrong. When you have a great Alaskan summer full of fishing it’s okay to smoke some of your salmon.

Pro Tip: I highly recommend getting a foodsaver vacuum sealer to keep fish fresh! If you are making a big batch, it’s worth a little extra work. Being able to pull out a bag for social events is always a hit. Everyone love smoked salmon and crackers. It’s also great to make a party dip with!

Health Benefits of Alaskan Smoked Salmon:

Salmon is a nutrient dense protein! I encourage at least 2 servings a week if it’s a food you enjoy and if you have it available.

Omega-3 fatty acids-which have been shown to be anti-inflammatory, lower blood pressure and decrease risk factors for disease.

Protein- helps prevent lean muscle mass loss, supports bone health and many other body functions. Salmon typically has 22–25 grams of protein per 3.5-ounce serving

Packed with vitamins and minerals – Salmon is a great source of B vitamins, potassium and selenium.

Studies have shown consuming salmon may help you control your weight by reducing appetite, boosting metabolic rate, increasing insulin sensitivity and decreasing belly fat.