It's no big deal, just a quick salmon smoke...yet so much happiness

[Danabw]

I did a quick salmon smoke last night, a little fish, a few apple wood chips (on really short smokes I'm still using chips w/my MES30). Brought it in and wife and son are very happy. Gave some to my neighbor (professional chef) and he's very happy. So I'm very happy too, and I wanted to thank this forum and members for making us all very happy.

And that's why I became a premier member yesterday, because $15 for a full year of happiness is a freaking amazing deal. :D

 

[TNJAKE]

Sounds awesome. We like pics!

 

[Danabw]

I like pics too, but the smoke finished really late (10:30 I think?) due to some unexpected logistics yesterday, so they fish went into vaccuum packs (or to my neighbor's stomach) w/out any pics. They actually weren't the prettiest salmon smoke I've done, but everyone so far says they like it the best.

I didn't really change anything in the brine (simple 2:1 brown sugar/kosher salt) for about 7 or 8 hours, then dried, about 2 1/2 hours uncovered in the fridge, then smoked w/the apple wood chips.

I should probably also give some credit to the salmon itself. :D

 

[GaryHibbert]

Great post!!
Gary

 

[Danabw]

Thanks, Gary, your comment means a lot to me. :)

 

[SmokinAl]

Would loved to have seen a photo of that salmon!
That is one of our favorite meals, and yours must have been real good!
Al

 

[Danabw]

Would loved to have seen a photo of that salmon!
That is one of our favorite meals, and yours must have been real good!
Al

Thanks. Al. It's been very good, but nearly not as good looking as some other salmon smokes I've done.

Another reminder that beauty on the inside is what matters.