Wild Alaska Salmon Jerky – You’re Going to Love This
Recipe Brought to you by: Salty Dog Maritime Marketing – Salty Dog Boaters, Try This Recipe: Wild Alaska Salmon Jerky. Bristol Bay AK natives & locals have mastered this delicious recipe. Wild Alaska Salmon is great prepared grilled or baked, and it’s great smoked too. Making homemade Wild Alaska Salmon Jerky in a dehydrator is another great option- and if you don’t have a dehydrator, get one. They’re great for a lot more than just fish.
This recipe uses simple brine and involves soaking the salmon pieces in it until they’re all rich and peppery. Then, when the meat is well-marinated and full of flavor, it’s dehydrated until it’s perfectly chewy and just the right texture. It’s a tasty and healthy protein-packed snack!
Ingredients
1 1/4 pound side of salmon, skin and pin bones removed
1/2c soy sauce
1T molasses
1T freshly squeezed lemon juice
2t freshly ground black pepper
1t liquid smoke
Preparing the Meal
- Place salmon filets in freezer for 30 minutes. This makes them easier to slice.
- While filets freeze, mix soy, molasses, lemon, pepper, and liquid smoke together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Remove salmon from the freezer and slice the salmon in 1/4 inch thick slices length-wise. Then, slice the lengths in 3-4 inch long pieces, depending on the size of your filet.
Marinate for 3-4 Hours
- Place the salmon in a one-gallon zipper bag or glass dish and pour marinade over salmon. Seal bag or dish and refrigerate 3-4 hours.
- Strain salmon well in colander. Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Lay salmon slices on dehydrator trays in rows, making sure pieces are not touching.
- Place trays in dehydrator at 145 degrees for 3-4 hours (time will vary depending on your dehydrator; see manufacturers instructions). Salmon jerky is done when salmon is dry and chewy, but not crunchy.
Salty Dog Boaters, Try This AK Salmon Jerky Recipe!
