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Super Simple Brine for Smoked Salmon

As simple as Water, Kosher Salt, and Sugar
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Prep Time5 minutes
Brine Time12 hours

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Salmon
  • 6 Cups Water
  • 1/3 Cup Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
  • 1/3 Cup Dark Brown Sugar

Instructions

  • In a non-reactive container combine water, kosher salt, and dark brown sugar. Ensure all ingredients are dissolved.
  • Once well combined, add salmon to the container and ensure the salmon is submerged.

Notes

The above quantities for water, salt, and sugar are based on 1.5 lbs of salmon.
If you don't have Diamond Crystal Kosher salt, use 1/2 the amount of Morton's Kosher Salt. 
If you don't have Dark brown sugar, use light brown sugar or white sugar.