Super Simple Brine for Smoked Salmon
As simple as Water, Kosher Salt, and Sugar
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.
- Allow this to brine for 12 hours. Rinse the next day to remove surface salt and sugar. Then air dry in your refrigerator overnight before smoking on day 3.
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.