How to Smoke Salmon the Alaskan Way

There's nothing like learning a craft from somebody who has lived it. Something about a hand made smoke house seals the deal. What Shawn does is clearly second nature to him as he smokes Alaskan Salmon for his friends, neighbors, wife (and self of course). Well, now that I've watched this episode I am hungry.

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[Nick-xwdk]

Also pro tip if you think salmon is good right after it comes out of the smoker, wait until the next day after its sat for about 24 hours after being smoked. The smoke has had time to really cure into the fish and it tastes so much more prominent. I like to enjoy it different ways, but a great way is throw a few pieces on a chopping block chop it all up together, put it in a bowl and mix it with some good quality cream cheese, spead it on a good quality fresh bagel, sprinkle some chives or a little onion, and enjoy. When you finally chop the salmon it really brings out the flavor even more.

[Nick-xwdk]

This type of lifestyle and just down home goodness is what brought me to Alaska. I smoke my own salmon as well but I really enjoyed watching this video. Something I enjoy about watching older men with a lot of wisdom talk about something they're passionate about.

[Iamaharleylover]

Watching from northern michigan and nothing better than any fish from alaska love love

[alaskatrapper]

This is hands down the best Smoked Salmon video on YouTube! Thank you for sharing!

[GarysBBQSupplies]

I used to have a smokehouse similar to this one. Mine had a small 30 gallon barrel to the left so no fire was actually inside it. For years I smoked and sold Salmon, Hake, whatever was available. Good times. :) Made me remember my youth. Thank you.

[raeleeninNC]

My Mom learned how to smoke salmon from the Cowichan Indians on Vancouver Island. It was so good. They use the brown sugar and salt . I remember her smoking it in an old fridge. I wish I had paid more attention so I could have learned it.

[VNNZTC]

My Dad taught me how to smoke fish and I remember him saying Salt and Brown sugar is all you need...I have tried other combinations over the years but always come back to the original...I agree with you 100%...Great video...

[TrygWestergard-igux]

Need to follow him through the geoduck and black cod brine, smoke, jar processes!

[elbrus]

Thank you for a great piece of educational treat, I live in Seattle area, catch and smoke my own fish. Best tasting smoked salmon I ever tried was one smoked in Alaska. My dream is to replicate that taste with my fish...

[Cntrmass]

Wow, ! What a genuine guy. Great info!

[petrokuna]

Watching all the way from island of Papua New Guinea

[chipusas]

Damn...takes me back to my childhood. My dad used to take me and brothers to Michigan to trap, hunt mushrooms. There was a boat smokehouse we would visit buy some. Walking through the hull of that boat with all this smoked fish hanging...what a unforgettable aroma.

[brokenleader]

This is the best smoked salmon video yet. Reminds me of when I was growing up and watching my grandpa smoke salmon this same way every fall. Thanks for sharing and keep these videos coming. 👍

[bradjunes]

Grew up eating smoked salmon and sturgeon. Back in the 1950's I still remember the great taste. Can't afford the smoked fish now, but back then everyone shared their caught fish.

[rainriderpnw]

I love salmon. So delish and healthy. I have never smoked anything but it is great to watch a man whose been at it so long. Its great to see a man who has mastered a skill.

[SidDeanDFWHomeandRanch]

Really enjoyed this video . Been smoking in Texas for forty years - brisket, ribs, etc so good to see other smoking techniques. My neighbor just got back from Alaska and gave me 20 lbs of salmon so will be my first try at smoking salmon. Got a. lot of old school knowledge from your video. It’s all about fire management and understanding how to move the protein around to get an even cook

[curttundra]

For me tge best smoked salmon are sockeye done with cold smoke. Cold smoke requires a fire box about 25 to 50 feet away from the smoke house. Use fire rated duct work to plumb from fire box to house. Takes a lot longer but it's worth the effort. Although this person's set-up is very well done.

[randalljames]

what a great share of knowledge...>Thank you! My grandparents lived on Oras Island and smoked Salmon every year.. They passed before I was old enough to go visit but I still remember the salmon that made it to our house... Sure miss that flavor..

[bradjunes]

Naselle Wa church wedding comes to mind about their great smoked salmon and sturgeon---what a great time back in 1975.

[bobk.]

The finest chef in New York City isn’t worthy to clean this guys dishes.