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Smoked salmon advice
« on: January 03, 2020, 05:32:06 PM »
I have sockeye salmon fillets that I caught last year on the Kenai. I just smoked a couple fillets of them and they are too salty for our taste. I used 4 cups brown sugar and 1 cup sea salt.  I covered them in the mixture and then covered the pan they were in and put them in the fridge for 24 hours. Texture was fine, just too salty. My question is for those that are experts, or just know how it should be done, how much salt is needed?  Can I cut the salt back to say a 1/2 cup?  I also smoked a few pieces for about 30 and then canned them. Seemed not as salty but dried them out more. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Re: Smoked salmon advice
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2020, 05:46:11 PM »
You could cut back on salt, but that salt ratio seems about normal. I'd cut back on the brine time. 24 hour brine time may be the culprit.

I usually just brine overnight (about 8 hours)- sometimes even less if the pieces are thin. Then rinse well and air dry for up to 12 hours before applying smoke or heat.
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Re: Smoked salmon advice
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2020, 06:00:20 PM »
Rinse after brining.

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Re: Smoked salmon advice
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2020, 06:11:56 PM »
I'd stick to the ratio, use finer kosher salt, only brine for say 6 hours...rinse....rinse again!.....then smoke.

Or. Say to heck with it....give me all your fish.

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Re: Smoked salmon advice
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2020, 06:15:16 PM »
Also once done and cool I swear by vac packing it for 24 hours before eating.

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Re: Smoked salmon advice
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2020, 06:18:35 PM »
I'd stick to the ratio, use finer kosher salt, only brine for say 6 hours...rinse....rinse again!.....then smoke.

Or. Say to heck with it....give me all your fish.
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Re: Smoked salmon advice
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2020, 06:28:37 PM »
Appreciate the replies. The directions I was given was do not rinse.  I have 2 more fish thawing now and will smoke on Sunday using the rinse method.  Will give a report when taste tested. H2O, I would send you the fish I have left but since I am on a limited income I can't afford the shipping costs😉😉😉
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Re: Smoked salmon advice
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2020, 06:46:45 PM »
Whowver told you no rinse owe you a filet!

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Re: Smoked salmon advice
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2020, 07:19:44 PM »
I don't rinse and get great product.  1-4 is a good ratio. Brine 6-8 hour's, then air dry couple of hours. My guess is the sea salt you used was a bit saltier than regular table salt.

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Re: Smoked salmon advice
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2020, 07:25:34 PM »
The salt I used is just a sea salt we had. It was a course salt.  Will use a kosher salt next.
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Re: Smoked salmon advice
« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2020, 07:28:18 PM »
Trust H2O. I followed his smoke instructions to a T and got the best smoked fish I've ever done on my own.
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Re: Smoked salmon advice
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2020, 07:32:07 PM »
Use “no-iodine kosher salt”

Add one more step after rinsing and patting dry.
Put fish on a cookie sheet or two if needed lined with paper towels and put a fan on low to blow over the fish for a couple hours.
This will develop a thin pellicle on the fish, then put it in the smoker.
Huge deference in texture when finished.
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Re: Smoked salmon advice
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2020, 07:49:34 PM »
Some good tips.

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Re: Smoked salmon advice
« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2020, 08:08:46 PM »
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Re: Smoked salmon advice
« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2020, 08:42:17 PM »
I use the same mixture on my sockeye, with the exception of Kosher salt. I would be surprised if that is the difference but IDK. I am liberal with the brine however it does not completely coat the fillet. I do not rinse this brine but I do pat it dry as it turns into syrup. As mentioned, air drying is key as well. Brine time for me is 8 hours +/-, that can make a big difference vs. 24 hours as average sockeye fillets are not terribly thick but your mileage may vary.
Lots of good info above, good luck.
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