Smoked Salmon - The process day one part 2

The fillets are wrapped tightly in plastic wrap leaving the tail end loose for moisture drainage. Then wrapped again in foil, placed in a pan that will collect moisture, weighted down to aid in removing moisture and cured in the refer for 24 to 48 hours depending on the freshness of the fish. Since these are very fresh they will be smoked on Sunday. Pictures will be added to the forum on that day. Detailed instructions are available on request. The cure recipe will be in this post.

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The cure:

1 cup kosher salt
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon French pepper(1/3 Allspice, 2/3 Black pepper, both freshly ground)
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon thyme

Place in a glass jar and store in a cool place.

I use between 1/3 to 1/2 cup per fillet.

Thanks, looks good! Seems as if you've done this before

But, I thought there wasn't going to be any salmon this year?

It's always good to see alternate uses for bottles of wine.

Thanks, looks good! Seems as if you've done this before

But, I thought there wasn't going to be any salmon this year?

Our local Indian tribes may catch salmon anytime, anywhere they wish. And, ifyou are lucky, you have a friend that can throw three sockeye your way..

Our local Indian tribes may catch salmon anytime, anywhere they wish. And, ifyou are lucky, you have a friend that can throw three sockeye your way..

Sounds like you are lucky. Good stuff.

Like so many other things these days, it is hard to know what to think of fish stocks, etc. But, enjoy them while we can! And, look forward to the updates on this smoking process..

[Jenise]

Thanks, looks good! Seems as if you've done this before

But, I thought there wasn't going to be any salmon this year?

Our local Indian tribes may catch salmon anytime, anywhere they wish. And, ifyou are lucky, you have a friend that can throw three sockeye your way..

So which tribe is your tribal connection? Up here, we're Lummi.

These came from the Samish Nation in Anacortes.