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Bourbon Smoked Salmon

Bourbon Smoked Salmon Recipe

Tom Wallin
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It doesn’t get much easier than bourbon smoked salmon. A wild-caught salmon fillet is marinated in a spicy whiskey sauce, then smoked over low heat until perfectly done.
Preparation 10 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Ready in 40 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
CourseDinner
InfluenceGlobal
DifficultySeasoned
MethodSmoke

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 tablespoons sweet butter
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pound salmon fillet
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • smoker
  • alder wood chips

Directions

  • Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the bourbon, hot sauce, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
  • Spoon the bourbon-butter mixture on top of the salmon fillet. Sprinkle the black pepper over the top. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare a smoker for medium-low heat. Add the alder wood chunks just prior to placing the fish on the grill.
  • Cook until the flesh is firm but still moist in the middle, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).