Best 5 Brine For Smoked Salmon Recipes
Smoking salmon is an age-old technique for preserving and enhancing the flavor of this delicious fish. Brining the salmon before smoking is an essential step in the process, as it helps to draw out impurities, season the fish, and ensure that it remains moist and succulent throughout the smoking process. Whether you prefer a simple brine or one infused with aromatic herbs, spices, and citrus, there are countless brine recipes to choose from, each imparting its own unique flavor profile on the finished smoked salmon.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SMOKED SALMON BRINE + HOW-TO VIDEO
Smoked salmon brine is the key to perfectly moist, tender smoked fish. This recipe and video explain how to make and use salmon brine!
Provided by Kevin Is Cooking
Categories Marinades
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To a large bowl, add sugar, kosher salt, soy sauce, water, wine, onion and garlic powders, pepper and tabasco sauce. Use a whisk to incorporate and thoroughly dissolve the sugar and salt.
- Pour a little of the brine in the bottom of a 13x9-inch pan. Transfer salmon to the pan and pour remaining brine over the salmon to cover. Refrigerate for 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 oz, Calories 737 kcal, Carbohydrate 119 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 45446 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 78 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
BRINE FOR SMOKED SALMON
Salmon brine is made with lots of citrus flavor. It is also excellent for trout. This recipe makes enough to brine two large salmon fillets.
Provided by Mike O.
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Marinade Recipes
Time 13h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pour the water into a large bowl or small bucket. If you must use a pot, use one that does not contain aluminum. Stir in the kosher salt, white sugar, brown sugar, lemon pepper, parsley and seasoning mix. Add the garlic, hot pepper sauce, lemons, oranges, lime and onion.
- Soak your salmon in this brine in the refrigerator for 12 to 36 hours. Smoke using your desired method (see Cook's Note).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 3824 mg, Sugar 18.9 g
BRINE FOR SMOKED SALMON
Since we got our smoker, I have tried a zillion different brine recipes for salmon. This one I made up and we really liked it!
Provided by januarybride
Categories Low Protein
Time 24m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place sugar in water and stir until incorporated. Add other ingredients and stir until mixed well. Place a 1 lb piece of fresh salmon into a baking dish (that just fits the fish) and pour the brine over top. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Disregard brine and smoke the fish as per the recommendations of your smoker.
DRY-BRINED SMOKED SALMON
We've been playing with smoked salmon recipes for years and this quick dry-brine process is easy and delicious. A go-to appetizer in our house any time there's a party. Hope you enjoy. Try serving it with plain bagels and cream cheese.
Provided by Kaitlyn85
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Meat and Seafood Seafood
Time 10h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix 1 cup brown sugar and kosher salt together in a small bowl.
- Spread a thin layer of the brown sugar mixture in the bottom of a 9-inch baking pan. Arrange 2 to 3 salmon fillets on top; cover with some of the brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers until all the salmon fillets are coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat a smoker to 195 degrees F (91 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Rinse brown sugar mixture off salmon fillets. Brush fillets lightly with honey and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar on top.
- Pour cola-flavored beverage into the smoker's water pan; add water to within 1 inch of the top. Place half of the wood chips around the perimeter of the hot charcoal. Place salmon on the cooking racks.
- Cook salmon, adding more wood chips if needed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 2 hours. Cool before serving, at least 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 48.7 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 7653 mg, Sugar 44.8 g
SMOKED SALMON BRINE
From my collection of old recipe clippings. This one comes from Theresa Anderson, Arlington, Washington.
Provided by CJAY8248
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 20h
Yield 1 salmon, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a suitable container, combine all ingredients, except salmon and wood chips. Mix well, add salmon, cover and refrigerate 8 or more hours. Drain and transfer to smoker, putting thicker pieces on the bottom shelves. Smoke 10 to 12 hours, refilling wood chips in smoker pan 2 to 3 times.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81, Fat 0.1, Sodium 6054.9, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.9, Protein 6.1
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality salmon for the best results.
- Make sure to use a food-grade container for brining the salmon.
- Brine the salmon for at least 8 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
- Rinse the salmon thoroughly after brining.
- Pat the salmon dry before smoking.
- Smoke the salmon according to the manufacturer's instructions for your smoker.
- Let the smoked salmon cool completely before serving.
Conclusion:
Brining salmon before smoking is a great way to add flavor, moisture, and color to the fish. There are many different brines that you can use, so feel free to experiment to find one that you like. Once you've brined the salmon, it's ready to be smoked. Smoked salmon is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own, as part of a salad, or as a topping for pizza or bagels.
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