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Salmon on the Smoker

Delicious Salmon on the Smoker

Salmon on the Smoker is tender, smoky, and full of flavor—easy to make and perfect for your next cookout.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course (also served as appetizer or snack)
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2  lb fresh salmon fillet skin-on
  • ½  cup brown sugar
  • ¼  cup kosher salt or equivalent ratio as per recipe
  • Dill specific amount not given
  • Black pepper optional, per editorial context

Instructions
 

  • Preheat smoker to 225 °F.
  • Mix brown sugar, salt, dill (and optional pepper) to create dry rub.
  • Rub mixture over salmon fillets, skin-side down. Optionally rub ~1 hour ahead for dry brine.
  • Place fillets directly on smoker rack (skin-side down).
  • Smoke for ~1 hour, until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
  • Remove and serve warm, or chill for later use.
Keyword smoked salmon, brown sugar, dry brine, easy, seafood, smoker, BBQ