Sweet & Simple Smoking Salmon recipe by Dennis Richey

Sweet & Simple Smoking Salmon Recipe 

Ingredients:

• 2 quarts water
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup rock salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
• 3 tablespoons Tabasco sauce

Instructions:

• Mix the ingredients
• Submerge fish in brine skin side down on the bottom layer, meat side down on the next layer. Repeat layering skin to skin, meat to meat.
• Place a weighted plate on top of the fish to fully submerge all fillets.
• Soak fish in brine 8-12 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
• Remove fish from brine and place in smoker
• Smoke to desired texture. Cooking time varies from 3-10 hours, depending on the smoker, volume of fish being smoked and outdoor conditions.  Check frequently so as not to overcook.

Notes: Dill or other spices may be added to this recipe for desired flavor outcomes.

Dennis Richey is a man who is involved with sport fishing on many levels in an attempt to preserve it for future generations.  This is his favorite recipe, one that puts out a slightly sweet, somewhat tangy, but not too salty end product.