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Side angle shot of a someone rubbing a smoked salmon brine on top of a salmon fillet placed on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.

Smoked Salmon Brine Recipe

Author: Erin Jensen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 batch brine
Course: How-To
Cuisine: American
Method: Refrigerator
Smoked Salmon Brine - an easy and flavorful smoked salmon brine recipe that is the best way to elevate your favorite salmon recipe!

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced or grated
  • 1.5 pounds fresh salmon

Instructions

  • Combine Brine: Add brown sugar, kosher salt, ground black pepper, fresh dill and garlic to a small bowl. Stir to combine. 
  • Brine Salmon: Place salmon on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet, skin side down. Rub brine all over the top of the salmon (no need to rub on the skin). Place in the refrigerator, uncovered, for 1 hour (up to 90 minutes). 
  • Prep for Cooking: Remove salmon from refrigerator and pat dry with clean paper towel. Cook using your favorite smoked salmon recipe - we love this Easy Smoked Salmon recipe! 

Notes

  • Sugar: the brown sugar does leave a little sweetness, but not much. Feel free to reduce or omit the brown sugar, if you desire.
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