How long to smoke.

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sternfan1970

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Apr 21, 2012
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Hi Guys, I'm going to smoke two 1-1/4lb Sockeye Salmon fillets. I'm thinking to smoke at about 180 deg, but I want them done for supper and I'm not sure how long it will take to smoke. I'm thinking maybe 3 hours? What do you guys think?
 
Hard to say, we all smoke to temp, not time.  But, start earlier than later, you can keep them warm in foil @ 150° then finish on the grill or toss back in the smoker, depending on the time.
 
3 hours sounds like a good estimate to me.  I've never smoked fish filets by themselves so they end up being smoked at 220F with everything else.  Most 2-3 pound filets at that temp usually take 2 hours on the dot to reach 145F.  One of these days I'll get some smaller chunks of wood and do 'em lower, heh...
 
Question,

If I smoke salmon ahead of time (say a day or two before) and keep it in the fridge, how does it taste when it's reheated on a grill?  Does the flavor dissapate or the texture of the fish ruined?
 
Question,

If I smoke salmon ahead of time (say a day or two before) and keep it in the fridge, how does it taste when it's reheated on a grill?  Does the flavor dissapate or the texture of the fish ruined?
Yes, you can hold the Salmon for 3 days , but only one hot service or it will quickly dry out , Salads and maybe a quick last added ingredient to your Omelet or such.
Hi Guys, I'm going to smoke two 1-1/4lb Sockeye Salmon fillets. I'm thinking to smoke at about 180 deg, but I want them done for supper and I'm not sure how long it will take to smoke. I'm thinking maybe 3 hours? What do you guys think?
Like Pops says , we generally smoke to temp., now 165*f should be right about where you need it , however , check for flakiness with a gentle touch , when done it will easily spread to reveal the inner meat .

There will be more on to correct me if I'm wrong ...

meanwhile, have fun and...
 
I eat previously (hot) smoked fish for a couple-few days without really noticing any degradation of the flavor.  I wouldn't reheat it on a grill because the high heat would risk drying it out unless you wrap it in foil or something maybe.  I reheat mine in the microwave on a lower power setting.
 
Yes, you can hold the Salmon for 3 days , but only one hot service or it will quickly dry out , Salads and maybe a quick last added ingredient to your Omelet or such.

Like Pops says , we generally smoke to temp., now 165*f should be right about where you need it , however , check for flakiness with a gentle touch , when done it will easily spread to reveal the inner meat .

There will be more on to correct me if I'm wrong ...

meanwhile, have fun and...
I think 165F produces dry fish but then again fish is a tricky meat to time just right to your preference at first because the differences in temperature in terms of texture and "doneness" are very close together.
 
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