Brown Sugar–Cured Smoked Salmon
Brown Sugar–Cured Smoked Salmon balances deep sweetness with a gentle salinity, yielding silky slices kissed by aromatic wood smoke. A hint of cola and honey rounds the glaze with caramel notes, making it special for brunch platters, bagel spreads, or elegant appetizers. Serve chilled or room temperature with fresh herbs, cream cheese, and lemon.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brown Sugar–Cured Smoked Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 17
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine 1 cup brown sugar and kosher salt in a small bowl.
- 2
Spread a thin layer of the brown sugar mixture in the bottom of a 9-inch baking pan. Arrange 2 to 3 salmon fillets on top; cover them with some of the brown sugar mixture. Repeat the layers until all the salmon fillets are coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 3
Preheat a smoker to 195 degrees F (91 degrees C) following the manufacturer's instructions.
- 4
Rinse the brown sugar mixture off the salmon fillets. Brush the fillets lightly with honey and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar on top.
- 5
Pour the cola-flavored beverage into the smoker's water pan; add water until it is within 1 inch of the top. Arrange half of the wood chips around the edge of the hot charcoal. Place the salmon on the cooking racks.
- 6
Cook the salmon, adding more wood chips if needed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 2 hours. Cool before serving for at least 15 minutes.
- Calories 499.59 kcal High 25%
- Protein 29.95 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 72.02 g 26%
- Total Fat 12.06 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.0 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.22 mg High 20%
- Sodium 571.52 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 2.77 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 48.63 g --
- Added Sugars 13.77 g High 28%
- Calcium 52.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 519.8 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 37.54 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
About This Recipe
Brown Sugar Cured Smoked Salmon is made with 6 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Baking Chips, Coca Cola, and Honey. Each serving provides about 499.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brown Sugar–Cured Smoked Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Baking Chips, Coca-Cola, Honey, Salmon. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brown Sugar–Cured Smoked Salmon?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 499.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brown Sugar–Cured Smoked Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Brown Sugar–Cured Smoked Salmon healthy?
- Brown Sugar–Cured Smoked Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 499.59 calories and 29.95 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 571.52 mg (25% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.0 g (5% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 13.77 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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