re: Let's make smoked salmon

I prepare smoked salmon frequently as a client gift,I think I'm holding on to some accounts because of it. My prep and process is a bit simpler.

I use whole filets from Sam's or Costco, remove the belly flap, I save it for salmon bacon, marinade for a couple of hours in soy sauce, black pepper brown sugar.

I get my Kamodo Joe up to high heat, add a lot of cherry or pecan chunks, put the heat deflector in and the fish on the grill. It usually takes about 35-40 min to get to a perfect mahogony color, depending on size. Remove and go next fish.

I generally do 5- 7 at a time.I prepare a lemon juice, mayo, horse radish, cream cheese spread to go with it. Put on a plastic tray, in a gift box and deliver.

Cost about $30 per gift including box and tray.