Vodka Brined Smoked Wild Salmon

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  Vodka Brined Smoked Salmon with Amanda Haas

• 1

  In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, pepper, salt and vodka.

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  Ingredients

  • 1 Cup brown sugar

  • 1 Tablespoon black pepper

  • 1/2 Cup coarse salt

  • 1 Cup vodka

• 2

  Place the salmon in a large resealable bag. Pour in marinade and massage into the salmon. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.

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  Ingredients

  • 1 (1-1/2 to 2 lb) wild caught salmon

• 3

  Remove from bag, rinse and dry with paper towels.

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• 4

  When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

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• 5

  Smoke the salmon, skin-side down for 30 minutes.

  Grill: 180 ˚F

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• 6

  Increase grill temperature to 225℉ and continue to cook salmon for an additional 45 to 60 minutes or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the fish reaches 140℉ or the fish flakes easily when pressed with a finger or fork.

  Grill: 225 ˚F

  Probe: 140 ˚F

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• 7

  Serve with lemons and capers. Enjoy!

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  Ingredients

  • 1 lemon wedges

  • capers