Alder Plank Smoked Salmon Recipe

Posted by
Rate It!
Alder Plank Smoked Salmon
Add your photo!
Count
Calories
Minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 (3 lb) salmon fillets
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp water

Directions:

  1. Soak the salmon fillet in a brine solution for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight. Also, submerge the alder wood in water, placing a heavy object on top of it to prevent floating.
  2. Preheat an outdoor smoker for 160°F to 180°F (70°C to 90°C).
  3. Remove the salmon from the brine, rinse thoroughly under cold running water, and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the wood plank from the water, and lay the fish out on the plank. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Smoke the salmon for at least 2 hours, checking after 1 1/2 hours for doneness. The fish is done when it flakes with a fork, but it should also not be too salty. As the fish smokes, the salt content reduces. Adjust the cooking time and salty flavor to your taste. (NOTE: Smoking a fillet can take 2 to 6 hours depending on your taste, the size of the fillet, and the fat content of the fish.).
  5. During the last 30 minutes of smoking mix together the brown sugar and water to form a paste. Brush this liberally onto the salmon.
Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 114.1 Kcal (478 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.02g 5%
Cholesterol 34.77mg 12%
Sodium 255.02mg 11%
Potassium 283.01mg 6%
Total Carbs 4.67g 2%
Sugars 4.62g 18%
Protein 15.87g 32%
Calcium 25.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 47.28 Kcal (198 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.25g 5%
Cholesterol 14.41mg 12%
Sodium 105.68mg 11%
Potassium 117.28mg 6%
Total Carbs 1.94g 2%
Sugars 1.92g 18%
Protein 6.58g 32%
Calcium 10.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
Search recipes
by ingredients
Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Share Recipe

Get Your Recipe of Health!
Follow RecipeOfHealth on Facebook!
Scroll to top