Salmon on the pellet.

[Mike444]

Never tried salmon on the smoker. Any advice on temp, time and seasoning?

 

[disco]

I have 4 methods I make salmon. The common one is just an easy smoked fillet with a few seasonings. Here is a link to a post:

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/easy-smoked-salmon.258044/

The second is a fancier way to smoke salmon steaks at a higher temperature for a shorter cook. Here is a link to a post:

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/fancy-schmancy-salmon.250427/

The third is a brined salmon cooked low and slow with peppercorns. This is my wife's favourite. This recipe comes out firm like smoked salmon. Here is a link to a post:

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/peppered-salmon-our-christmas-tradition.282775/

The last makes a cold salmon snack, Candied Salmon. It is smoked and then sweet glazed. Here is a post:

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/candied-salmon.267621/

You might want to message cmayna, I learned a lot from him.

Disco

 

[Mike444]

Thank you

 

[JC in GB]

I defer to Disco, his advice is spot on....

 

[cmayna]

Mike,
Don't listen to Disco!! What does he know?? LOL Heck, I learned a lot from him.

If you are smoking Salmon for an appetizer (finger food), and if they are filet size pieces, I typically brine in a Sugar/Salt dry brine for 8 hours. Rinse and dry for 2+ hours. Then for smoking, I start at 125* for first hours, then bump to 135 for 2nd hour, then bump to 140-145 for 3rd plus hour til an IT of 145* is met.

There are tons of very nice recipes out there. The above is very simple and is my go to.......

 

[sandyut]

I usually do a wet brine, but have done a few dry brines. but turned out good. Salmon cooks fast and is tasty. the methods vary a bit. Jeff has a few recipes and I have used this one as well.

 

[Bearcarver]

Never tried salmon on the smoker. Any advice on temp, time and seasoning?

Here's a Time Tested Winner.
If you want some great snacking Salmon that you can eat with your fingers, with a couple Beers, this could be your Huckleberry.
It's a Step by Step, including everything:
Smoked Salmon

Bear