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Smoked Salmon Candy

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Meat candy ahead: Salmon fillets are cured with salt and brown sugar, then smoked and mopped with maple syrup for a sweet and savory treat.

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  • 2 Cup gin

  • 1 Cup dark brown sugar, plus more for smoking

  • 1/2 Cup Kosher salt

  • 1 Cup maple syrup

  • 1 Tablespoon Freshly ground black pepper

  • 3 Pound salmon

  • Nonstick cooking spray

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    In a large bowl or resealable container, combine the gin, brown sugar, salt, maple syrup, and black pepper.

    • 2 Cup gin

    • 1 Cup dark brown sugar, plus more for smoking

    • 1/2 Cup Kosher salt

    • 1 Cup maple syrup

    • 1 Tablespoon Freshly ground black pepper

  • 2

    Cut the salmon into 2-ounce pieces and place in the cure, making sure the salmon is covered completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

    • 3 Pound salmon

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    When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

    : 180 ˚F

  • 4

    Grease a piece of foil with nonstick spray. Place the salmon on the greased foil and sprinkle with more brown sugar.

    • As Needed Nonstick cooking spray

  • 5

    Transfer the foil with the salmon onto the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke the salmon until fully cooked, 3-4 hours.

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    Serve hot or chilled. Enjoy!

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