So I got 5 lbs of Keta Salmon for a good price, and I want to do 2 pounds of it smoked, because smoked salmon is always good. I figured I'd smoke it sunday, easy peasy.
Except I didn't realize there is two methods for this; just hot smoked..or brined and then smoked. These are not huge whole pieces, but are fillets that are boneless and individually sealed..and to be completely honest, I'd be struggling to fight some thing that holds a gallon of brine+the salmon into the fridge!
So if I don't do the brine because honestly not sure I can space wise with out waiting another 2 weeks or so for other things to finish up curing, how do I get the smoked fish? I've seen people smoke salmon at 170f and treat it like a salmon steak for dinner. I was hoping to get proper smoked fish, like that peels away from the skin and you eat as a snack..or whip into cream cheese etc for a spread.
In short.. Help!
Except I didn't realize there is two methods for this; just hot smoked..or brined and then smoked. These are not huge whole pieces, but are fillets that are boneless and individually sealed..and to be completely honest, I'd be struggling to fight some thing that holds a gallon of brine+the salmon into the fridge!
So if I don't do the brine because honestly not sure I can space wise with out waiting another 2 weeks or so for other things to finish up curing, how do I get the smoked fish? I've seen people smoke salmon at 170f and treat it like a salmon steak for dinner. I was hoping to get proper smoked fish, like that peels away from the skin and you eat as a snack..or whip into cream cheese etc for a spread.
In short.. Help!