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Smoked Salmon Candy
By Traeger Kitchen
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.
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
3 Hours
Pellets
Cherry
Ingredients
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4
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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 |
Steps
1
In a large bowl or resealable container, combine the gin, brown sugar, salt, maple syrup, and black pepper.
Ingredients
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.
Ingredients
3 Pound salmon
3
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
4
Grease a piece of foil with nonstick spray. Place the salmon on the greased foil and sprinkle with more brown sugar.
Ingredients
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.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
6
Serve hot or chilled. Enjoy!