Smoked Salmon Recipe | Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker | Tuffy Stone

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.

Combine 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup ground pink peppercorns, 1 teaspoon ground juniper berries, and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dill seed in a bowl to create the rub.

Store the rub in a tightly-covered container until ready to use.

Prepare 3/4 cup Greek yogurt in a bowl, then add fresh minced cucumber, freshly-chopped cilantro, simple syrup, juice of one lemon, and granulated garlic. Mix well and set aside.

Cut the salmon fillet (6 to 8 ounces) into dinner-sized portions while leaving the skin on.

Rub the prepared dill rub evenly over the salmon portions, ensuring to cover all edges.

Let the seasoned salmon sit for about 30 minutes before cooking.

Preheat the smoker to about 300 degrees Fahrenheit and add apple wood chunks for smoking.

Place the salmon portions in the smoker and cook for about 20 minutes until done, checking for doneness and avoiding overcooking.

Check the salmon for color and doneness, ensuring it looks good and smells delicious before serving.

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