BRINE FOR SMOKED SALMON

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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

1 gallon water
1 cup kosher salt
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
lemon pepper to taste
1 (3 ounce) package dry crab and shrimp seasoning mix
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic, crushed or to taste
1 dash hot pepper sauce
4 lemons, sliced and crushed
2 oranges, sliced and crushed
1 lime, sliced and crushed
1 large yellow onion, sliced

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

Shaon
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This brine is a game-changer. My smoked salmon has never been so good.


Raham shad
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I've been using this brine for years and it never disappoints. The salmon always comes out perfectly smoked.


Luvuyo Mbengo
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This is the best brine I've ever used. The salmon comes out so moist and flavorful.


Mduduzi Hlabathi
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I love this brine! It's so easy to make and the salmon always comes out delicious.


Sojib Sojibd
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This brine is amazing! I've used it on both salmon and trout, and it always turns out great.


Walter Martin (Bubba)
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I've tried many different brines, but this one is by far the best. The salmon comes out perfectly smoked every time.


Brittany Stevens
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This is the best brine I've ever used. The salmon comes out so moist and flavorful.


Tessa Pickard
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I'm so glad I found this brine. It's made my smoked salmon so much better.


alone Sky
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This brine is a game-changer. My smoked salmon has never been so good.


Gonkarnue Quiah
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I've been using this brine for years and it never disappoints. The salmon always comes out perfectly smoked.


Beckett Spruill
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This is the best brine I've ever used for smoked salmon. The salmon comes out so moist and flavorful.


BoowhoRU 1
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I love this brine! It's so easy to make and the salmon always turns out perfectly.


Victor Akane
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This brine is easy to make and use, and it produces delicious smoked salmon. I highly recommend it.


TDM 03
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I've tried many different brines for smoked salmon, but this one is by far the best. The salmon comes out so moist and flavorful, and the smoke flavor is perfect.


ak farish iskandar
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This brine is amazing! I used it on a side of salmon and it turned out so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be using this brine again.


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