Smoked Salmon | Dry Brine Recipe for Flaky Flavorful Salmon

salmon fillet

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Mackerel is often less expensive and still offers a rich flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt provides a healthier option with similar creaminess.

Rinse the salmon fillet under water to clean it.

Pat the salmon dry with paper towels.

Check for pin bones and remove them with tweezers if found.

Mix 1.5 cups brown sugar, 0.25 cup kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon ground black pepper in a bowl.

Sprinkle the dry mixture evenly over the salmon, rubbing it in.

Let the salmon sit for 4 hours at room temperature to cure.

Rinse the salmon again to remove excess salt and seasoning.

Pat the salmon dry again with paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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