Salmon candy (BC smoked salmon)
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History

Wikipedia says that in Pacific Northwest cuisine smoked salmon may be fillets or nuggets, including candied salmon, smoked and glazed with honey or sugar, also known as Indian candy. In the Pacific Northwest, Indigenous peoples have used a cold-smoked, jerky-style salmon for centuries. At Granville Island Public Market, Longliner Seafoods, one of the original tenants, is known for its maple candied salmon nuggets. Salmon n' Bannock lists candied salmon, peppered and finished with a maple drizzle.

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Common allergens: Fish

Make it at home

Yield Makes 500g salmon candyHands-on 30 minTotal 12 hrDifficulty Intermediate

Ingredients

  • 500g BC sockeye salmon fillet, skin on
  • 200g brown sugar
  • 50g coarse salt
  • 100ml pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Applewood or alder smoking chips

Method

  1. Cut the salmon fillet across the grain into 2cm-thick strips. Pat dry.
  2. Mix brown sugar, coarse salt, black pepper and smoked paprika in a bowl. Coat the salmon strips evenly.
  3. Layer the strips in a glass dish, cover and refrigerate for 12 hours, flipping once at the halfway mark.
  4. Rinse the strips under cold water and pat dry. Lay on a wire rack and air-dry in the fridge 2 hours until a sticky pellicle forms.
  5. Heat a smoker to 80C with applewood or alder chips. Brush the strips with maple syrup. Smoke 4 hours, brushing with more maple every hour.
  6. The candy is done when the strips are chewy and deep amber. Cool completely and store in the fridge up to 2 weeks.

Tip from the editors. Sockeye is the canonical BC choice for its dense red flesh. Wild Pacific salmon over farmed Atlantic. Brushing maple in the last hour adds the glossy finish.

Where to eat salmon candy (bc smoked salmon)

Salmon candy (BC smoked salmon) in Vancouver

Granville Island Public Market ★ 4.7

Granville Island

Granville Island Public Market is an indoor market of colourful food, produce stores and farmers stalls, with artisans showing handcrafted goods.

TipEarly birds can have coffee at Blue Parrot and JJ Bean after 7:30 AM and at Petit Ami after 8:30 AM.

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Salmon n' Bannock Bistro ★ 4.6

South Granville

Salmon n' Bannock at 1128 West Broadway calls itself Vancouver's only Indigenous restaurant, with local and traditional ingredients in modern dishes.

TipThe dining room is intimate, so reservations are recommended; on Sundays the kitchen serves brunch from 10AM to 2PM.

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