Ingredients
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1 ½ cups brown sugar, divided
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1 cup kosher salt
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3 pounds salmon fillets
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½ cup honey
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2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles cola-flavored carbonated beverage (such as Coca-Cola®) (Optional)
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3 cups wood chips, soaked
Directions
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Mix 1 cup brown sugar and kosher salt together in a small bowl.
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Spread a thin layer of the brown sugar mixture in the bottom of a 9-inch baking pan. Arrange 2 to 3 salmon fillets on top; cover with some of the brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers until all the salmon fillets are coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
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Preheat a smoker to 195 degrees F (91 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Rinse brown sugar mixture off salmon fillets. Brush fillets lightly with honey and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar on top.
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Pour cola-flavored beverage into the smoker's water pan; add water to within 1 inch of the top. Place half of the wood chips around the perimeter of the hot charcoal. Place salmon on the cooking racks.
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Cook salmon, adding more wood chips if needed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 2 hours. Cool before serving, at least 15 minutes.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of brine ingredients. The actual amount of brine consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 296 | Calories |
| 4g | Fat |
| 45g | Carbs |
| 21g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 296 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium 7653mg | 333% |
| Total Carbohydrate 45g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 45g | |
| Protein 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 65mg | 5% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 429mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
