- Calories 312
- Fat 9.6g
- Satfat 2g
- Monofat 3.2g
- Polyfat 3.3g
- Protein 36g
- Carbohydrate 14g
- Fiber 0.0g
- Cholesterol 90mg
- Iron 1mg
- Sodium 444mg
- Calcium 32mg
Smoked Salmon, Barbecue University-Style
Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Lindsey Lower
This whisky-scented smoked salmon combines the virtues of hot smoking and cedar planking. The dry brine in a sugar-salt mixture seasons the fish wonderfully. Cedar planks are available at grill stores and cookware shops. For gas grilling, place drained, soaked wood chips in a disposable aluminum pan directly on the burner of your grill.
How to Make It
Step 1
Combine whisky and salmon in a large zip-top plastic bag. Refrigerate 1 hour, turning occasionally. Drain; pat salmon dry.
Step 2
Combine brown sugar, pepper, salt, and rind in a large bowl. Place one-third of sugar mixture in bottom of an 11 x 7inch baking dish. Add fish; top evenly with remaining sugar mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 4 hours. Rinse fish well; pat dry.
Step 3
Soak grilling plank in water 1 hour; drain. Soak wood chips in water 30 minutes; drain.
Step 4
Remove grill rack; set aside. Prepare grill for indirect grilling, heating both sides to medium and leaving center with no heat. Maintain temperature at medium (325°). Toss wood chips on coals. Place grill rack on grill. Place salmon, skinned-side down, on plank in center of hot rack, away from the heat. Cover; cook 30 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Serve with cracked peppercorns and lemon slices, if desired.
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KathrynNC's Review
Fantastic! Made exactly as directed. Served slightly smaller portions than suggested (2-3 oz of salmon per person) along with roasted root vegetables (carrots, red potatoes, and red onion) and homemade mustard-creme fraiche sauce. Grilled asparagus would also be a great accompaniment. Plan to make again to serve to company.
phoebe1214's Review
I used fresh wild king salmon. I don't keep scotch at home but used bourbon whiskey instead and it was FANTASTIC! About as good as food gets.
AndyGatc's Review