Smoked Salmon and Chicken

[Toby Keil]

I meant to post these last week but unfortunately I threw out my back so they didn’t get posted until now.

I had two nice pieces of salmon my good buddy TimBear gave me that I wanted to smoke, so I brined them then let them air dry for a spell while I fired up the offset. I used pecan and maple for my smoke wood. Just before I placed the salmon in the smoker, I gave them a nice coating of brown sugar to add a slight sweet glaze. I also threw on two whole chickens smothered with various seasonings. I wanted to make sure the meat stayed moist so I picked some oranges off our tree, sliced them and stuffed em in the chicken along with more seasoning. Everything turned out great and the chicken was as moist as I hoped it would be.

Last but not least are the two turkey breasts I had grilled, tons of meat but they were a little dry. I’ll try smoking them next time.

Salmon drying out before hitting the smoker.

Salmon just out of the smoker.

The chicken is ready to hit the smoker.

Chicken is ready.

Turkey breasts marinating.

Turkey breasts on the grill.

Turkey breasts are done.

 

[Geir Widar]

Looks fantastic!
The salmon pieces, what was your time and temperature?

 

[Glenn W]

Great job on the trifecta! Nice color as well on all!

 

[Gary H. NJ]

That reminds me, I haven't done smoked salmon is awhile. Your looks great! Hope the back is feeling better.

 

[JimK]

Nice Toby! Hope your back is feeling better.