Best Smoked Salmon Recipe: An Incredible Essential Delight

Creating the Best Smoked Salmon Recipe is straightforward if you follow these step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the salmon fillet under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix kosher salt, sugar, black pepper, dill, and lemon zest together.

3. 3

   Place a layer of the cure mixture on the bottom of a flat dish. Lay the salmon skin-side down and cover it completely with the remaining cure mixture.

4. 4

   Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salmon for 12-24 hours, depending on your taste preference.

5. 5

   After curing, remove the salmon from the salt mixture and rinse it under cold water to remove any excess salt.

6. 6

   Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Place it on a wire rack and allow it to air dry in the fridge for about 1 hour.

7. 7

   If using a smoker, preheat it to 225°F (107°C) and prepare your wood chips.

8. 8

   If using liquid smoke, apply it lightly over the salmon before smoking.

9. 9

   Place the salmon in the smoker and add wood chips. Smoke the salmon for 30-40 minutes or until it reaches your desired doneness.

10. 10

    Remove the salmon from the smoker and let it cool. Once cool, slice it thinly against the grain.