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Homemade Smoked Salmon

Recipe by Norbert Tarayre

Learn how to make your own homemade smoked salmon in two steps: first a lemon, dill and pink peppercorn gravlax, then a gentle smoking in a small smoker. Ideal for celebrations or an elegant appetizer, this economical method yields tender, slightly sweet, and subtly smoked salmon.

MediumFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
15h 25m
Prep
0m
Cook
1h 51m
Cleanup
17h 16m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$20.60
Per serving:$5.15

Critical Success Points

  • Cure time of 12‑24 h in the refrigerator
  • Dry the salmon until the pellicle forms
  • Maintain the smoker temperature at 80 °C

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw salmon with clean hands and utensils to avoid contamination.
  • Keep the salmon at 4 °C or lower during the cure.
  • Use gloves or tongs when handling the hot smoker.

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