How Is Smoked Salmon Prepared?
Smoked salmon is prepared by first curing the fresh salmon in a mixture of salt, sugar, and sometimes other seasonings like dill and black pepper. The salmon is then rinsed and left to dry for a short period of time. Next, the salmon is cold smoked over wood chips, which imparts a smoky flavor and fully cooks the salmon. Finally, the salmon is sliced and packaged for sale or consumption.