Salmon jerky
A much loved Alaskan snack, this salmon jerky recipe is perfect for those looking for an unusual, delicious bite to eat on the go. Rosana cures the salmon fillet in maple syrup, liquid smoke and soy sauce before drying out at a low temperature, imparting a sweet, smoky and savoury flavour into the fish.
Ingredients
Salmon jerky
- 550g of salmon fillet , skin-on, boneless
- 100ml of soy sauce
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice , freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp of maple syrup
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 dash of pepper sauce
- 2 tsp liquid smoke, of your choice
- 100g of coarse sea salt
Method
1
Remove the pin bones from the salmon – you can do this yourself or ask your fishmonger to do it for you. Remove the silver flesh from the top of the fillet, but leave the skin on. Wash the fish thoroughly then pat dry
2
Place the fish in the freezer for 30 minutes before you begin, this makes it easier to slice. Once firm, cut into slices approximately 1cm in thickness
3
In a glass or plastic mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, maple syrup, freshly ground pepper, pepper sauce and the liquid smoke. Whisk the mixture well
4
Place the salmon strips in the bowl of marinade, making sure that every piece is well-coated. Transfer to a sealable bag and allow the salmon to marinate for at least 12 hours in the fridge
5
Remove the salmon from the marinade (discarding the marinade) and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Position a clean wire rack over a baking tray, sprinkle the salmon pieces with coarse salt on both sides and let it 'dry' in the fridge for 2 hours
6
Preheat the oven to 75°C. Brush away all of the salt from the salmon pieces
7
Cover the wire rack with parchment paper or a silicon mat and place over a clean baking sheet. Lay the salmon strips out evenly on top, with space in between each piece
8
Cook the salmon until it reaches 75°C, check this using a thermometer. Lower the heat to 60°C, steadily cooking the fish for about 4 and a half hours in total, flipping halfway through. The final jerky should be crispy outside and chewy and sticky inside – and an absolutely delightful snack
Discover more:
Go to Comments
Salmon jerky
