Maple Bourbon Smoked Braided Salmon

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Remove the skin from the salmon fillet.
  2. 2Slice the salmon fillet lengthwise into three strips, keeping them connected at one end.
  3. 3Drizzle olive oil over the salmon.
  4. 4Season the salmon generously with salmon rub.
  5. 5Braid the three salmon strips together.
  6. 6Place the braided salmon on a grill grate and put it in a preheated grill/smoker.
  7. 7In a small pot, combine bourbon, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, and chipotle powder.
  8. 8Stir the sauce ingredients together.
  9. 9Baste the salmon with the prepared sauce while it's smoking.
  10. 10Continue smoking until the salmon is cooked through and flaky.
  11. 11Remove the salmon from the grill.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillet
  • Olive oil
  • Salmon rub
  • Bourbon
  • Brown sugar
  • BBQ sauce
  • Chipotle powder

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifeSmall potGrillGrill grateBasting brushMeat thermometer