Steps

• Step 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

• Step 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

• Step 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

• Step 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

• Step 5

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

  03:00

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

• Step 6

  Serve hot or chilled. Enjoy!