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Eggtoberfest Canadian Smoked Salmon

Ingredients:
fresh salmon filets with skin on
kosher salt
brown sugar

Directions
1 Preparation Directions:
2 Place fresh salmon filets in non-reactive tray
   side-by-side.
3 Cover entire filet with kosher salt until no pink
   flesh is visible, then follow with brown sugar (until no kosher salt
   is visible). Don't be afraid to go heavy with both ingredients.
4 Cover and place in fridge for at least 24hrs, no more
   than 72hrs. The brine will become like syrup overnight. I like to
   turn the filet over the next day (stirring the brine mixture by
   hand). Leave in fridge until ready to smoke.
5 Cooking Directions:
6 Remove marinated/brined salmon from fridge and get egg
   ready. I like to egg indirect with a plate-setter.
7 Load egg full for 3-4 hour smoke. I will soak maple or
   cherry chips (two large handfulls) to enhance the flavor. Get the egg

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   to appx. 220-250 degrees (stable), then throw chips on, put
   plate-setter with drip-pan on, close egg and get salmon ready.
8 Take each filet and lightly drain marinade/brine, then
   place in egg (skin side down). Keep egg at appx. 220-250 for 3-4 hrs.
   Don't peek! Ready when flesh will slightly split, juice will rise to
   top, and slightly firm to touch. You really can't over-cook! Try a
   couple of times, you'll get the hang of it. Hope you enjoy.
9 Special Instructions:
10 Serve warm or cold. Break or cut into bite-size
   pieces. Serve with crackers and cheese.