It's a perfect storm!
It's cold today high 47F
Found good looking fresh ( farm raised) salmon on sale
I gave up red meat for Lent!
Two pieces in the brine 1/4 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp "seafood rub"
Using my CB-500 as smoke chamber & a 6 in sawdust maze with sugar maple as smoke generator.
The cold smoked get 8 hrs, ( left on overnite) then vacuum sealed & frozen.
New part
Just opened my first pack when we had some friends over, maybe not a home run but at least "Stand-up triple
Sliced thinly & served with capers, purple onion , & cream cheese WOW!
Should be easy to mass produce for Christmas presents!
Fresh salmon
After smoking
Ready for slicing
Appetizer assembly
Appetizer