Lemon Smoked Salmon

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Pit Boss Fish & Sea rub

• Dill, Fresh 

• 1 

  Lemon, Sliced

• 1 1/2 - 2 lbs 

  Salmon, Fresh

Wood Pellet Recommendation

• Pit Boss Mesquite Blend Hardwood Pellets
  

SPECIAL TOOLS

• Cedar Planks
  

BIGGER. HOTTER. HEAVIER. TIP

• Salmon absorbs sweet flavors really well, so feel free to add a drizzle of maple syrup or sprinkle brown sugar prior to smoking.

HOW TO PREPARE THE SALMON FOR SMOKING

• You can smoke a whole salmon or as a filet. If you caught your own salmon, just be sure is has been gutted.

  
  

SHOULD I BRINE THE SALMON PRIOR TO SMOKING?

• Some people brine or cure their salmon prior to smoking, but with this recipe, you don’t need to. The lemon juice will help it retain moisture during the smoking process. If you do prefer to use a brine, try this recipe:

  
  

• Combine 8oz gin or vodka, 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp cracked black pepper, 1 tbsp ground fennel seed, ¼ cup dark brown sugar for the cure and spread on a sheet pan, place the salmon over the cure skin side up, cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate overnight.