Pellet grill recipes, smoking guides, and wood pairings for perfect backyard BBQ — from salmon to ribs.
Smoking salmon on a pellet grill is the easiest way to get consistent results at home. The grill holds temperature for you, the pellets feed themselves, and your only real jobs are a simple overnight brine and a little patience. Here’s the full method — brine, rest, smoke at 225°F — plus a time chart…
Alder is the best all-around wood for smoking salmon. It’s the traditional choice in the Pacific Northwest, where alder-smoked salmon has been the standard for generations — mild, slightly sweet, and delicate enough that it never overpowers the fish. If you want something a touch sweeter, maple and fruit woods like apple or cherry are…