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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
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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
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Grease a piece of foil with nonstick spray. Place the salmon on the greased foil and sprinkle with more brown sugar.Nonstick cooking spray
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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
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Serve hot or chilled. Enjoy!