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FORUM SPONSORS => Pit Barrel Cooker Co. => Topic started by: KC-Q on June 22, 2015, 07:45:42 PM

Title: Smoked Salmon on the PBC - A-MAZ-ING!
Post by: KC-Q on June 22, 2015, 07:45:42 PM
So, last weekend I did some smoked salmon on the PBC.  I just used the PBC Beef and Game seasoning as recommended and WOW did they turn out.  Paired them up with some roasted garlic, grape tomatoes in a linguine with olive oil, salt 'n pepper and parm cheese.  30 min. in smoker is all it needed.

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Title: Re: Smoked Salmon on the PBC - A-MAZ-ING!
Post by: muebe on June 22, 2015, 07:49:03 PM
That does look amazing!
Title: Re: Smoked Salmon on the PBC - A-MAZ-ING!
Post by: Bart57266 on June 22, 2015, 07:56:31 PM
I definitely need to try that. It would be nice to at least get real close to what we found at Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish, in South Saint Petersburg, FL (http://www.tedpetersfish.com/ (http://www.tedpetersfish.com/)).
Title: Re: Smoked Salmon on the PBC - A-MAZ-ING!
Post by: Bart57266 on June 22, 2015, 07:57:42 PM
How much charcoal did you load?

Did you add any wood?
Title: Re: Smoked Salmon on the PBC - A-MAZ-ING!
Post by: KC-Q on June 22, 2015, 08:03:36 PM
How much charcoal did you load?
 
Did you add any wood?

I did a "mostly" full basket.  once I was done, I plugged it up and was able to "salvage" some of the coals.  Tossed them on top of the next batch as has been recommended by some here.  Seems to work for me.

I didn't use any wood on this one.  I was just trying to get used to the cooker still.
Title: Re: Smoked Salmon on the PBC - A-MAZ-ING!
Post by: drholly on June 22, 2015, 10:43:21 PM
That looks beautiful and delicious. I've bookmarked to steal and use at home - thanks!
Title: Re: Smoked Salmon on the PBC - A-MAZ-ING!
Post by: spuds on June 22, 2015, 10:58:11 PM
That looks beautiful and delicious. I've bookmarked to steal and use at home - thanks!
X2,thanks for the post.
Title: Re: Smoked Salmon on the PBC - A-MAZ-ING!
Post by: smokeasaurus on June 23, 2015, 12:06:30 AM
That looks beautiful and delicious. I've bookmarked to steal and use at home - thanks!
X2,thanks for the post.

X3, we have salmon once a week (sales permitting) and we gotta give your method a whirl.... :)
Title: Re: Smoked Salmon on the PBC - A-MAZ-ING!
Post by: Smokin Don on June 23, 2015, 12:32:03 AM
Salmon looks great and nice side! Don
Title: Re: Smoked Salmon on the PBC - A-MAZ-ING!
Post by: viscera912 on June 26, 2015, 02:00:51 PM
your salmon and plate looks fantastic!!!! i did a steelhead salmon filet with skin last week and it was phenomenal!!!  don't know if you have a costco close but they have brilliant filets at 6.99/lb.

like you mentioned it cooks quite fast so i didn't use a smoke bomb but used about 2 handfuls of apple wood chips which gave my fish a deeper red color but the smoky flavor was accentuated with the apple.  if you haven't tried it before with apple, try it on your next fish cook!!! 

nice job again on your cook!!!
jason
Title: Re: Smoked Salmon on the PBC - A-MAZ-ING!
Post by: KC-Q on June 27, 2015, 11:48:48 AM
your salmon and plate looks fantastic!!!! i did a steelhead salmon filet with skin last week and it was phenomenal!!!  don't know if you have a costco close but they have brilliant filets at 6.99/lb.

like you mentioned it cooks quite fast so i didn't use a smoke bomb but used about 2 handfuls of apple wood chips which gave my fish a deeper red color but the smoky flavor was accentuated with the apple.  if you haven't tried it before with apple, try it on your next fish cook!!! 

nice job again on your cook!!!
jason

I'll have to try the apple wood next time.  It does cook quick.
Title: Smoked Salmon on the PBC - A-MAZ-ING!
Post by: Jaaleb on June 27, 2015, 03:52:58 PM
I'm not a salmon guy and I'd eat that! Nice cook!
Title: Re: Smoked Salmon on the PBC - A-MAZ-ING!
Post by: sliding_billy on June 27, 2015, 06:17:23 PM
That is beautiful.
Title: Re: Smoked Salmon on the PBC - A-MAZ-ING!
Post by: jjjonz on June 27, 2015, 09:14:40 PM
Not real fond of salmon,but I sure would like to try that.
Title: Re: Smoked Salmon on the PBC - A-MAZ-ING!
Post by: Bart57266 on July 02, 2015, 02:07:08 PM
If salmon is smoked properly, it will usually win-over those who say they don't typically enjoy it.

Has anyone noticed a difference between fresh and frozen salmon filets (or any fish, for that matter)?

We see a big difference between fresh and frozen chicken. Fresh comes out much more tender and juicy.

(and by fresh, I am referring to meat that has never been frozen)