Deliciously Sticky Smoked & Candied Alaskan Salmon

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Salmon fishing season is full swing in Alaska. We prepare freshly caught Sockeye salmon for the smoker by brining the fillets in sugar and salt for 48 hours, followed by air drying for 24 hours, then transfer the salmon to our pallet smoker. While smoking, the salmon pieces are coated several times with a glaze composed of cowboy candy and spruce tip syrup over the next 4 hours. The result, deliciously sticky and salty candied salmon. The salmon can be enjoyed fresh or vacuum sealed and frozen for a later date.
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@dinahquillen9380 3 года назад

Perfect pose with Bandit and the Cranes. The candied salmon was beautiful.

@craftingontheporchwithbill 3 года назад

I almost drowned from my mouth watering watching this. I hope that your pure joy in what you're doing lasts for a lifetime. You two are truly blessed to have each other. Thank you for sharing so much with us.

@Selfsufficientme 3 года назад

That was very interesting! Well done guys 👍

@MrNoWaya 3 года назад

Hey Mark, love your channel, cool to see you here!

@veebear8364 3 года назад

I love both yours and this channel!

@jakew209 3 года назад

*wave* G’day, Mark!

@danrobsilva 3 года назад

Enjoying that new wi-fi eh mate? Cheers Mark!

@Alex_0Z 3 года назад

Hey love ur vid too

@Tanyia48 3 года назад

You so need to built a outdoor summer kitchen that is screened. Love your vids. Look forward to watching every one you put out.

@toddunruh3998 3 года назад

Always a smile on my face when I see my favorite Alaska youtubers.

@markbrown6236 3 года назад

You got that right.

@MagdaRantanplan 3 года назад

Bandits Pond is coming along well, looks huge already.

@Flowergurl2000 3 года назад

He is digging slowly to not disturb the cranes, lolz

@markbrown6236 3 года назад

I have noticed he like to dig every video.

@aurorayamat2577 2 года назад

@@Flowergurl2000 Po Po P

@robertbrewster6890 3 года назад

I don't usually comment on your videos cuz I'm watching from the Smart T.V. but you guys are the biggest overachievers on RU-vid. The things you've tried/accomplished continue to amaze me month after month. It's almost as if this is your second time around on this earth and you've decided to waste no time and TRY EVERYTHING and LEARN EVERYTHING you can - incredible!

@stevencoons450 3 года назад

Great job! Thank you. You guys are "real"...I hate slickly high production videos...you guys are great....thanks again!

@maryanich3828 3 года назад

When we lived in Ak., we smoked our salmon with a syrup/brown sugar glaze. Painted it on every hour or so. It's delicious. And we used the cheap type of syrup! This video brought back find memories! Thank you.

@officerwiz99 3 года назад

Rig up the rack in the smoker so you can slide it in snd out like a drawer

@tracylange1332 3 года назад

I was thinking the same thing.

@kyleburdick8771 3 года назад

Or a long handled brush...

@weartoasty 3 года назад

commented the same, then saw your comment lol

@bobmayo1964 3 года назад

You two have great chemistry.

@Elsa-it9ct 3 года назад

That shiny red colour on that smoked salmon looked amazing! You guys put so much time and effort in your food. That process was long but was so worth it! Loved the fishing video also.

@rabes1981 2 года назад

Looks delicious. You mentioned wanting "more candy" or "more sugar". Try just demerara brown sugar and salt 4:1 or 5:1 sugar to salt ratio. I find the demerara gives a darker, more molasses type of taste that really shines through the smoke.

@ARSENICKMUSIC 2 года назад

Why not just add some molasses then?

@rabes1981 2 года назад

@@ARSENICKMUSIC Definitely not needed, you want a dry brine, the salt draws out the moisture, the sugar mixes w/ that moisture and creates the syrup brine which soaks back in.

@dibamoca9885 3 года назад

Bandit is just out there living his best life👍🏽

@peggyrooney7557 3 дня назад

As always, love your videos 📸 and your teaching.. Love the salmon caviar on a Onion and or Garlic bagel with cream cheese. Thanks for sharing ❤

@MrRigmunkee1 3 года назад

This is the closest I have come to eating my tablet. I have had candied salmon a few times, and it is unbelievably good. Well worth the effort.

@TheRisskee 2 года назад

Dude, I was watching them butchering a moose the other day and I was actively eating and it just made me even more hungry. LOL! I could almost smell and taste this and I've never even had candied salmon before.😅

@FeFeLaRoux 3 года назад

Yay!! I was needing a dose of y’all!

@seriouslyjoking2 3 года назад

Me, too!

@sauerkrautdreams685 3 года назад

I get so excited when I see they posted a new video 😂

@beckypincalifornia1985 3 года назад

@FeFeLaRoux Can not get enough of them! They make my day!!

@beinlovewithlife 3 года назад

Seeing your videos pop up on our notifications always makes us smile. Sending hugs and love to y'all!

@wojomojo 3 года назад

We usually rinse off the brine and add the glaze so you can control the taste better but it sounds like you guys did great!

@louisetucker3973 3 года назад

Whatever.... Every time I watch you folks, you're eating something yummy... you have the best diet ever. Thanks for sharing.

@rmlrhonda 3 года назад

I love love love how you use what is local to you and what you have to make something amazing!

@portugalonawingandaprayer473 3 года назад

Oh wow … so very interesting and informative … my mouth is so watering right now … you two are so well versed in everything you do from growing veg , looking after your animals , fishing and and and … (not forgetting your knowledge of your environment) but then you know how to preserve and cook it AND aware of what nutrition you need and the nutritional value of your food … very special acquired skills … I admire the quality of life you have, through hard work , carved out for yourselves … 😘🙏☘️

@debbiemiller7342 3 года назад

Always look forward to your videos. Thank you so much for sharing everything! Great way to enjoy life together.

@beru1972 3 года назад

Looks amazing. Cant wait to see garden updates in the coming weeks/months as well. Thanks for all of your content! Love watching your vlogs.

@richardthomas6054 3 года назад

another ak fisher here. try stabbing the skin side with the knife tip all over and then fork the meat side. allows more penetration of whatever brine you are using. i also dip into lemon juice before coating in the brine. helps flake the meat when your dealing with thicker fillets like keni or copper river reds.

@JamesCouch777 3 года назад

The only channel that features food prep and cooking that I look forward to watching. 👍 Good job guys 😁

@melodyhopponen7504 3 года назад

The whole process of fishing and smoking, packing, very nice. The color is just beautiful. Great job guys!

@patriciaredick9849 3 года назад

Always happy to see a video from my favorite Alaskan couple! Looks fantastic. Thank you.

@ExcessivePC 3 года назад

That fish looks great. Rip up an old shirt and tie some strips to a stick for a cheap mop. Use that to baste the fish without having to crawl into your smoker.

@amaz21 3 года назад

It seems like you would lose a lot more of the glaze that way. I was thinking a removable rack could be an option. Even just something like their air drying rack could sit on top of the existing rack. Then that could slide out, glaze quickly, and get the whole tray back in the smoker. You would lose some heat, but perhaps less than what's lost while the smoker is wide open (and would end up with way fewer particulates in your eyes).

@frenchysandi 3 года назад

I’ve never tasted candied salmon, or their roe. Looks yummy.

@frederickmoller 3 года назад

With hard work you two are 'Living the Dream', I'm so happy for you!

@carlymccurdy7537 2 года назад

Whenever I’m having a bad day I watch your videos, they are just so calm and comforting. Thank you for that!

@janana6786 3 года назад

It looks like you could use a long-handled sop mop like they use in southern bbq

@ignaciaforteza7731 3 года назад

Hey, that candied salmon looks real good Eric. Never had it! And the caviar Arielle that you prepare just simply is soooo tempting… I’m gonna have to drop in for a try… You are both fantastic!!! Keep making videos. My life sparkles when I have a new one to watch…all that smoke, I can almost smell it ❤️

@wileycoyotesr8623 3 года назад

Eric, this is an excellent video. You've made it educational and a lot of fun to watch.

@caycebrooke5754 3 года назад

I love seeing the summer fishing and projects! Your channel has really taken off and grown into a sense of simple perfection. Much love and be safe ❤️

@joanneandrea7298 3 года назад

Awesome video!! I love when you guys use the smoker (soo envious!), the caviar, the cranes and Bandit, just an all-around fantastic video! Thanks for sharing all your super hard work... (people forget the time it takes to not just do the work, but to shoot, edit, upload, etc, as well!)... your efforts are not lost on us :)

@quienmab1 3 года назад

What a fun video!… I love watching you guys process all of the different food adventures you get into!… Totally informative and fun… The smoked salmon looks so amazing and I love the fact that you process your own caviar!.. so happy the cranes have chosen your property as part of their migration path …❤️❤️

@earlsnapp5209 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing the process of making candied salmon... And, holy smokes, the color of that salmon, amazing.

@jeffbee6090 3 года назад

YES! I love living my life vicariously thru you two.....

@minalanzetta3484 3 года назад

I just stumbled across your videos and have enjoyed the ones I’ve watched so far! I also want to compliment you both on how thorough you are in the different steps you took and the amount of ingredients you use, definitely helps the rookies learn, excellent videos. Look forward to watching more.

@Takman74 3 года назад

For the best smoke on fish you guys should use straight wood. No bark. There’s lots of toxins in the black smoke that birch bark puts off. The best hardwood you guys can use on fish is Alder if it’s available to you. Make sure it’s peeled! Never use natural wood with the bark on it. Great video!!

@joshogdan8498 3 года назад

What if I am using unnatural wood with the bark on it?

@robertfandel9442 2 года назад

Lol

@robertfandel9442 2 года назад

The poor Indians and settlers they didn't know anything pretty sure the Prarie scooners carried meat in salt barrels. Pretty sure American Indians didn't look for alder and I think they used a lot of dried meats maybe even invented maple syrup somewhere along the line.

@Takman74 2 года назад

@@robertfandel9442 they dried meat in open air. I’m also pretty sure they taught settlers to peel the bark off of any hardwood that was used in the smoking process. Why not troll somewhere else. Birch bark is toxic.

@robbobcat7286 2 года назад

@@Takman74 Would you take the bark off apple wood?

@hardenmama1800 3 года назад

Hooray! A new video! You guys work so hard and really enjoy the fruits of your labor. What a nice snack you will have to enjoy.

@tarras3292 3 года назад

You guys just amazed me at all the exciting things y'all do that I didn't know you could actually do, keep up with the amazing things, can't wait for y'all next video 💗❤

@bobjarrard 3 года назад

In Florida, we build outdoor screen rooms to get some relief from clouds of skeeters and other bugs. You can take the screen cloth off in the winter months. Might be needed at the lake cabin. I hate bugs. Bob

@JohnDoe-dw7or 3 года назад

Bob, are you in Nevada or Florida? PLEASE CONFRIM

@TheOfficialFlboy1313 3 года назад

I imagine, with the amount of time you two put into your food, it must be a rewarding feeling each meal. Thanks for another great video.

@ignaciaforteza7731 3 года назад

Final product JUST GREAT 👍👍👍

@coastalb1 3 года назад

Salmon is my favorite fish and can only imagine how tasty these would be. Great job 👏 you two!

@maighreadoleary9140 3 года назад

I started rubbing me eyes I think I smelled the smoke! The fished looked amazing! Go team Alaska

@cwomo9147 3 года назад

I hope the sandhill cranes are nesting nearby. The chicks look nothing like the parents. they are a beautiful fluffy butterscotch color

@richardfrank9317 3 года назад

In wooded areas, on a still day, they sound like a horror movie soundtrack.

@joshfoxtrot4035 3 года назад

Rib eye of the sky

@richardfrank9317 3 года назад

@@joshfoxtrot4035 That's what they say, but I can't shoot them where I live, so I don't know.

@84SuperDom 3 года назад

@@joshfoxtrot4035 they are delicious. I hope I get a tag this year

@tornfeather1 3 года назад

Arielle is so cute. You guys are awesome. Thank you for sharing the adventures ❤

@ericdowney6374 3 года назад

My dog's favorite treat of all time is smoked salmon skin. She gets lots of it too! You did a great job with brining and smoking those fish. Enjoy!

@davidbacon4805 3 года назад

Just tape the basting brush to a long stick at a 90 degree angle.

@MegaVTer 3 года назад

Thumb's up from Vermont U.S.A ! Maple Salmon OMG !

@brendag2891 3 года назад

Maple salmon is my favorite!

@YahooMurray 3 года назад

Best wishes from Jomtien beach Thailand - watching your videos always brightens my day - thank you.

@floridahiker1503 3 года назад

Thanks for making these videos. I really enjoy them.

@tommyhundersmarck7018 3 года назад

This is one of those when you come to the local fish shop and say, "Wow! I would love some of those!", and then you see the price tag and then you just go for some regular smoked mackerel instead :P

@k.p.1139 3 года назад

🤔 I make my salmon sort of like this. I put herbs in the dry rub. But, I was taught to rinse the salmon off after to soak, and then dry. I forgo to rinse once and the family wasn't happy with me...lol

@coalacorey 3 года назад

From all your recipes and of what you've cooked I think this is the one I'd like to try the most so far!

@brenda9140 3 года назад

What a fine program this was. THANK YOU

@SamerTube 3 года назад

Enjoy 😊

@d3adkoolaid 3 года назад

Those salmon filets look incredible! Wow 👏 I'm not a salmon guy but I damn would be for that

@joancheeseman9364 3 года назад

I don't love salmon and yet my mouth was watering looking at your finished product. You make food look so yummy!

@hansvantonder3369 3 года назад

That just looks freaking amazing guys, well done, bet it tastes incredible!

@brokejaw 3 года назад

man, the difference between this and "wild" caught salmon at whole foods is like night and day.

@SeanMootrey 3 года назад

isnt this wild caught? just prepared differently

@brokejaw 3 года назад

@@SeanMootrey Ya thats what i'm saying, is that his Salmon looks healthier.

@ManiManiPlays 3 года назад

Man, those flies really wanted a cut of that salmon. I don't think I've ever empathized with a fly before.

@TracyMae 3 года назад

i love learning new things from your videos

@roysmart4560 2 года назад

Love your show’s..we are retired Alaskans.. from the Fairbanks area...built a log home...moved back to Arkansas...the Smart family

@kaylynn3583 3 года назад

That looks good. Especially the candied salmon that’s new to me but looks yummy. The pups want some salmon 😖

@skyeblue5669 2 года назад

What's the Best Salmon to eat??

@natedheilly8393 3 года назад

Swim goggles my friend works wonders when working in the smoker.

@carolynmoody9460 3 года назад

1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS IS WHAT YOU TWO DESERVE!!! YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME!!!! MANY BLESSINGS 💖

@jackandpiper 2 года назад

My favourite Christmas treat…candied salmon!❤️

@jamesspiess5710 3 года назад

Note to self: brush on first coat of glaze prior to adding birch smoke. LOL!

@glorialange6446 3 года назад

My gramma always made kippered and smoked salmon and it was ALWAYS the treat of choice. She used quart sized jars and we would always run our eyes across the pantry shelves to see if there were plenty left that we could ask her to open on holidays or in summer... even the cat loved the canning liquid! What was the most fun ( and satisfying) tho was catching our own salmon as youngsters and helping with the whole process so we could take our own jars home... have you tried salmon slathered in garlic pepper lemon aoli/ mayo wrapped up and cooked in the oven ? Thats real good also. Love this video for the memories it brought back not just the reminder on how to prep and smoke. Thanks.

@tonymurray814 3 года назад

Fantastic. Thank you so much for that👏

@ChevieBabySalvatore 3 года назад

I love your comment, and how it was when you were young and how your family traditions are. Salmon is just so yummy and u can do so many things with it, never gets old for me idk if it’s because im a true born bread & reside Alaskan Or that I just happen too love salmon either way I’ll take it lol 💙

@caropapa 3 года назад

I am salivating at the thought, happily i have some store brought smoked cured salmon in the fridge, i love it on french bread with avocado and a squeeze of lemon and dill

@pisom4314 3 года назад

the salmon looked really good!!! thanks for sharing with us!!

@freakier0790 3 года назад

I hope Bo is dong okay. I missed seeing the old man today.

@SimpleLivingAlaska 3 года назад

Old man was sleeping inside :)

@richdunn9774 3 года назад

@@SimpleLivingAlaska aren’t the dogs the same age?

@robertgibson9527 3 года назад

Eric , I recommend you rinse the dry brine reds. Otherwise you will get a very hard fish when all that sugar carmelizes.

@gregchewie3059 2 года назад

You 2 are great. Keep the great videos coming.

@jefferybowman5858 3 года назад

I never thought of building a smoker like that. Y’all gave me a good ideal for one.

@ArizonaKid 3 года назад

That looked yummy guys , always fun to watch . Anymore ranger repairs ? Reminds me of my shows ??

@straubdavid9 3 года назад

Looks like a bit of a process, but like anything worth doing is well worth it. Take care Eric & Arielle ... the Sandhill cranes are pretty cool.

@patriciaanderson8556 3 года назад

Excellent looking Salmon! When we were younger, we would enjoy fishing and smoking fish. I enjoy the vicarious thrill I get watching you two :).

@100acrehustle2 3 года назад

I love your content!! It sure hits home on self sustainability, yall are awsome.

@kathrynhelm4176 3 года назад

I’m one of those weird people who don’t like Salmon but that looks outrageously delicious. The cranes are so majestic looking and I loved the shot with Bandit playing in the water with them in the background. I’m ready to see a garden video please. ❤️🥰

@richardfrank9317 3 года назад

I've always liked smoked salmon and Gravlax, but not "fresh salmon" until I caught my own and had then in the frying pan and on the table in 30-45 minutes from them swimming, it is a game changer.

@saltandpepper986 3 года назад

I’m one of those weird people, too, Kathryn. But I’m envious of how much people enjoy it. I agree, this looks delicious and I found myself looking at the color and texture thinking 🤔🤔🤔 hmmm I think I could do a salty sweet filet, now IF ONLY I COULD GET MY HANDS ON IT. I’d even share with Bandit and Pepper, their mouths were watering too.

@kimmurphy6864 3 года назад

If you deep fry the eggs in the membrane UNTIL CRUNCHY you WILL LOSE YOUR MIND it’s so good!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@adrockey 3 года назад

I'm drooling. That looks amazing!

@rebacarmack8335 3 года назад

Lots of work just to provide daily food. Learn so much from you guys. Such inspiration.

@kadmck 3 года назад

I’ve heard that Irish spring soap works wonders for getting rid of flies!

@debiedove8807 3 года назад

Do you just set out a bar, or how? Having lots of them this year!

@kadmck 3 года назад

That’s what I’ve seen! Someone hung a bar in a netted bag on the top of their porch and another person just put a bar on each side of their front door

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 3 года назад

I saw a video that said mice don't like the smell of Irish Spring either. I don't know if it's true. My guess is they don't like any strong smells.

@mikemathews9277 3 года назад

You good use a dark molasses that would give it some extra character and flavor.

@bubbesbiz7 2 года назад

We just made ginger crusted socko salmon after watching you two! It is awesome!! Love your videos learning so much!! Thanks❤️

@Miss449686 3 года назад

Great video -- thanks for sharing. Makes my mouth water !!

@godlessevilfeeling 3 года назад

Eric has some balls wearing shorts around that area with the bog and woods, Y'all might not have to eat as much if you wore pants and didn't let the mosquitos drain all you blood. lol

@jacktomberlin7976 3 года назад

You need to rig up a basting “mop” with about a 2’ handle. Keep up the great videos!

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 3 года назад

That's what I was thinking... a little duct tape and a stick would solve that problem.

@tsstitches1236 3 года назад

Everything you make looks so amazing!

@karinabritton946 3 года назад

I throughly enjoy your videos. What a wonderful couple you are. ❤️👫

@seriouslyjoking2 3 года назад

Was needing something mindless & relaxing...and YOU came on. YEAH!

@TBPollock 3 года назад

Talk about left handed compliments!

@seriouslyjoking2 3 года назад

@@TBPollock It may have been a left-handed compliment. I have learned a great deal from both of them. Sometimes, their videos are much more visual than instructive. I love the aerial shots. I love when they build something. I love that they don't play background music that is loud or distracting from the content. I love their creative recipes. I love that they are self-sufficient. The list goes on. But today, I didn't want to think. I wanted a distraction. And they came delivered. BTW, this is not my first comment & my handle is remembered since it is tongue-in-cheek.