Ingredients

  • 3 lbs salmon fillets
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 quart water
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 cup honey
  • 1/8 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil

Method

  • Cut fillets into 1 inch wide strips.
  • Prepare brine solution and place in a non-metallic container.
  • Add salmon strips to brine and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Rinse fish in cold water and refrigerate overnight to dry.
  • Spray smoker racks with cooking spray (PAM). Fasten foil under racks to prevent dripping.
  • Place salmon on racks leaving room between strips. Smoke for 4 to 5 hours rotating racks top to bottom half way through the process.