Smoke Salmon Candy is a must try, this recipe is meaty, tasty and smoky and simply everything you need to treat you taste buds. This recipe is fairly easy and extremely delicious. Make sure to save this recipe and try it out.

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What is Smoked Salmon Candy?

Smoked Salmon Candy which used to be referred to as squaw candy is a heavily smoked strips of salmon that has been marinated in brown sugar or maple syrup. This recipe combines both sweet, fatty and smoky flavors in one bite.

Why you will love this recipe

Smoked Salmon candy or Salmon Candy is a recipe that you will absolutely love because;

• Its sweet, smoky and tasty.
• Its very easy to make this recipe.
• Can be paired with many other foods of your choice.
• A perfect dish for salmon lovers.
• Its an easy smoker recipe
• A great appetizer for parties.

What to serve with

You can enjoy this candied smoke salmon as is but you can also serve it with;

• Fresh Salad
• Breads or Sandwich
• Rice
• Pasta

What salmon should you use?

For this recipe you can use any kind of salmon. The taste and flavor will still the same as long as you follow the recipe instructions. The best cut of salmon to use for this candied smoked salmon is the strip from the belly. However, you can still use any other cut like regular fillet strips.

Ingredients

• 1 pound of salmon

The honey marinate

• 1/2 cup of honey
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sea or kosher salt
• 5 tbsp water

You can also add maple syrup but make sure to reduce the amount of honey you use.

How to make smoked salmon candy

• Get your salmon and rinse them with water and slice them into cubes.
• Soak the salmon cubes in a mixture of honey, water and salt. This will infuse the flavor into the fish.
• Then smoke the salmon over low heat until golden brown.
• Serve and enjoy.

The detailed instructions on how to make the smoked salmon candy is in the recipe card down below.

Equipment

• Smoker– to smoke the salmon
• Bluetooth Meat Thermometer for Grilling and Smoking– to track the temperature of the fish

Can I marinate the salmon for less than 8 hours?

Yes, you can marinate the salmon for less than 8 hours and actually you can marinate the salmon for even 1 hour less.

Smoked Salmon Candy Recipe

1. Rinse the salmon under cold running water and pat dry.
2. Slice the salmon into cubes and place in a bowl and add the honey marinate and cover with foil and put in the fridge for 8 hours. 
3. After the salmon has marinated for 8 hours, remove from the mixture. Rinse the salmon with water and pat dry with a paper towel. Do not discard the marinate as you will use it later.
4. Let the salmon air dry over the counter for about 30 minutes while you preheat your smoker to 225°F. 
5. Drizzle oil over the salmon before adding it to smoker  and smoke the salmon for  1 hour or until the temperature reaches  140°F.   Make sure to brush the salmon with the marinate to get a glaze on the salmon.
6. Serve and enjoy

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Smoked Salmon Candy

Author: balancedhealthymeals Recipe Keys: S salmon candy S smoked salmon candy

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 8 hour Cook Time 3 min Total Time 8 hrs 3 mins Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Smoke Salmon Candy is a must try, this recipe is meaty, tasty and smoky and simply everything you need to treat you taste buds. This recipe is fairly easy and extremely delicious. Make sure to save this recipe and try it out.

Ingredients

Servings

• 1/2 cup Honey
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Kosher salt
• 3 cups Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the salmon under cold running water and pat dry.

2. Slice the salmon into cubes and place in a bowl and add the honey marinate and cover with foil and put in the fridge for 8 hours. 

3. After the salmon has marinated for 8 hours, remove from the mixture. Rinse the salmon with water and pat dry with a paper towel. Do not discard the marinate as you will use it later.

4. Let the salmon air dry over the counter for about 30 minutes while you preheat your smoker to 225°F. 

5. Drizzle oil over the salmon before adding it to smoker  and smoke the salmon for  1 hour or until the temperature reaches  140°F.   Make sure to brush the salmon with the marinate to get a glaze on the salmon.

6. Serve and enjoy

Keywords: Smoked Salmon Candy, salmon candy, candied smoked salmon