Traeger Smoked Salmon

This EASY Traeger Smoked Salmon is incredibly juicy and flavorful - thanks to the dry brine and homemade dry rub. This simple recipe can be made in any pellet grill.

-salmon fillet -brown sugar -kosher salt -paprika -garlic powder -onion powder -black pepper

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Cover the salmon fillet in dry brine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

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Rinse the liquid and dry brine off the fillets and put back in the fridge to form a pellicle.

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Preheat your smoker. Sprinkle dry rub on top of the fillets.

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Smoke on the pellet grill until the salmon is fully cooked.

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