Homemade Smoked Salmon Prepared with Hickory Wood
Grilling Perfect Salmon on a Hickory Wood BBQ
Sick of the same old cooked salmon? Here's a tantalizing recipe that'll make you the grill master of summer get-togethers. Step up your game with this hickory wood BBQ salmon dish, guided by a delectable marinade of white wine, BBQ sauce, and black pepper.
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes
- Actual Cook Time: 10 minutes
The Taste-Tempting Ingredients
- A large chunk of salmon fillet (2-4 lbs), skin-on for moisture retention
- A light white wine (¼ cup), like a Sauvignon Blanc, enough to cover the pan base
- Course ground black pepper (1 tsp)
- Your favorite BBQ sauce (1 tablespoon)
- A spray oil with minimal flavor (for greasing the grill)
Make Your Mouth Water with this Easy Marinade
- Mix the wine, BBQ sauce, and black pepper, and pour it into a large pan.
- Place the salmon skin-side up in the pan, cover it up, and pop it in the fridge. Dive into lighting up your grill!
Soak the Hickory Chips and Get the Charcoal Blazing
- Soak the hickory chips for 30 minutes in water. Drain 'em, and add them directly to the charcoal to start the smokin' party.
- Ditch those match-light products or fluid starters. They'll ruin your fish! Allow the coals to reach their peak (they should be white) before you begin the next step.
Get Your Grill Ready
- Brush the grill grates with olive oil or spray them with a non-stick cooking spray to keep the salmon from sticking.
- Nail your grill's temperature for medium to medium-high heat (around 350°F to 400°F).
Grill That Salmon to Perfection
- Take the marinated fillet out of the fridge and place it skin-side down on the grill. Cook for around 5 minutes.
- Brush a small amount of the liquid marinade on top of the salmon, and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, slide the salmon onto a plate, cover it loosely with foil, and let it rest for about 2-3 minutes to enhance the flavor and keep it juicy.
Hungry for More?
Garnish with some chives, or serve your perfect hickory smoked salmon with grilled veggies, rice, or a fresh salad for a satisfying meal. Remember, salmon is best when cooked medium-rare, so if you like yours well-done, you'll need to give it more time on the grill.
By following these simple yet flavorsome steps, you'll have perfectly grilled salmon with an unforgettable smoky hickory flavor that'll take center stage in your next backyard barbecue! Bon appétit!
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- Position the salmon skin-side down on the grill that has been prepared at medium to medium-high heat (around 350°F to 400°F), ensuring it doesn't stick due to previous brushing or spraying with olive oil or a non-stick cooking spray.
- After cooking the salmon for around 5 minutes, brush a small amount of the prepared marinade, which includes a tablespoon of BBQ sauce, over the top of the salmon and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- After a total cooking time of 10 minutes, carefully remove the salmon from the grill and allow it to rest for 2-3 minutes, covered loosely with foil, to enhance its flavor and keep it juicy.
