This is how you cook salmon the right way!

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.

Cut the orange into slices and do the same for the lemon and lime.

Arrange the citrus slices in a tray to create a base layer of flavor.

Prepare the salmon, ensuring the skin is descaled and bones are removed.

Score the skin of the salmon to allow more flavor to penetrate.

Season the salmon generously with pitm Tweety seasoning.

Place the salmon on top of the citrus slices in the tray.

Preheat the electric smoker to 90°C (194°F).

Add wood chips to the smoker and place the salmon inside to smoke.

In a pan, add 1 cup of water and 340 g (1.5 cups) of cranberries.

Add 75 g (1/4 cup) of sugar, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1 cup of ketchup, and 2 tablespoons of honey to the pan.

Cover the pan and bring to a boil, then remove the lid and let it reduce to sauce consistency.

Blend the sauce and strain it to remove any chunky bits.

Check the core temperature of the salmon; it should be around 36°C (97°F).

After about 15 minutes, check the salmon again and apply the sauce.

Continue smoking the salmon for about an hour until it is flaky and tender.

Check the salmon's core temperature; it should be just over 45°C (113°F).

Remove the salmon when it is tender and flakes easily.

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