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Re: Help!! Salmon smoking butchlambert1 #12965506 07/03/18
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter
Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,382 SW Missouri	For a flatlanders education, how do you eat the smoked salmon? Just a snack like we eat jerky? An ingredient in another dish? Or? Flying home in the morning with a couple limits of reds. One guy we talked to said the bellies are good for smoking. True?

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Re: Help!! Salmon smoking butchlambert1 #12965510 07/03/18
Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,019 Relocated Valley Trash, AK L LoadClear Campfire Regular
LoadClear Campfire Regular L Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,019 Relocated Valley Trash, AK	Yes, eat it like jerky.... It's nicknamed "squaw candy" for a reason. You can also shred it and add it to dishes, particularly good when added to whipped cream cheese on bread or bagels. The belly is good smoked (but lots of fat)... So are the sides, and back.... It's all good. Intellectual honesty is the most important character trait in human beings.

Re: Help!! Salmon smoking butchlambert1 #12965531 07/04/18
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,180 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle
ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,180 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn...	On the recommendation of folks claiming "bellies are the best", I smoked some once. Once. Could not stomach them. My dogs however.... If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Help!! Salmon smoking Cheesy #12965532 07/04/18
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,180 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle
ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,180 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn...	Originally Posted by Cheesy For a flatlanders education, how do you eat the smoked salmon? Just a snack like we eat jerky? An ingredient in another dish? Or? Flying home in the morning with a couple limits of reds. One guy we talked to said the bellies are good for smoking. True? I forgot your dates. Hope y'all had a good trip! If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Help!! Salmon smoking butchlambert1 #12965537 07/04/18
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik Campfire Ranger
Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º	Dry fish: Strips: Dinner: 😁 Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

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Re: Help!! Salmon smoking ironbender #12965548 07/04/18
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,627 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna
Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,627 Anchorage, AK USA	Originally Posted by ironbender On the recommendation of folks claiming "bellies are the best", I smoked some once. Once. Could not stomach them. My dogs however.... Brine, dry for pellicle, smoke briefly for flavor, pack and pressure cook... Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Help!! Salmon smoking Sitka deer #12966197 07/04/18
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,180 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle
ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,180 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn...	Originally Posted by Sitka deer Originally Posted by ironbender On the recommendation of folks claiming "bellies are the best", I smoked some once. Once. Could not stomach them. My dogs however.... Brine, dry for pellicle, smoke briefly for flavor, pack and pressure cook... A lot of extra work to just feed it go the dogs. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Help!! Salmon smoking butchlambert1 #12966230 07/04/18
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,344 Poetry, Texas B butchlambert1 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,344 Poetry, Texas	Ok, I'm a no nothing rookie. With my pecan I have a lot of small diameter pieces. I just break them up and put them in the smoker. Couldn't find my draw knife. I'm looking for an easy way to skin the bark. Looks as though I won't be smoking today.

Re: Help!! Salmon smoking butchlambert1 #12966387 07/04/18
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,627 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna
Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,627 Anchorage, AK USA	Originally Posted by butchlambert1 Ok, I'm a no nothing rookie. With my pecan I have a lot of small diameter pieces. I just break them up and put them in the smoker. Couldn't find my draw knife. I'm looking for an easy way to skin the bark. Looks as though I won't be smoking today. Sounds like a good excuse to buy a bandsaw... Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Help!! Salmon smoking ironbender #12966393 07/04/18
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,627 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna
Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,627 Anchorage, AK USA	Originally Posted by ironbender Originally Posted by Sitka deer Originally Posted by ironbender On the recommendation of folks claiming "bellies are the best", I smoked some once. Once. Could not stomach them. My dogs however.... Brine, dry for pellicle, smoke briefly for flavor, pack and pressure cook... A lot of extra work to just feed it go the dogs. Standard snack while glassing for moose on the annual trip is smoked bellies. I do not usually separate them. Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

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Re: Help!! Salmon smoking Sitka deer #12966447 07/04/18
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,344 Poetry, Texas B butchlambert1 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,344 Poetry, Texas	Originally Posted by Sitka deer Originally Posted by butchlambert1 Ok, I'm a no nothing rookie. With my pecan I have a lot of small diameter pieces. I just break them up and put them in the smoker. Couldn't find my draw knife. I'm looking for an easy way to skin the bark. Looks as though I won't be smoking today. Sounds like a good excuse to buy a bandsaw... Got 2 bandsaws, a Grob and a Roll In bandsaw.

Re: Help!! Salmon smoking Sitka deer #12966593 07/04/18
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,180 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle
ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,180 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn...	Originally Posted by Sitka deer Originally Posted by ironbender Originally Posted by Sitka deer Originally Posted by ironbender On the recommendation of folks claiming "bellies are the best", I smoked some once. Once. Could not stomach them. My dogs however.... Brine, dry for pellicle, smoke briefly for flavor, pack and pressure cook... A lot of extra work to just feed it go the dogs. Standard snack while glassing for moose on the annual trip is smoked bellies. I do not usually separate them. Knowing where that is, if you invite me I’ll give you all my salmon bellies. ; If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Help!! Salmon smoking ironbender #12966615 07/04/18
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 21,317 Alaska / Saudi Arabia 458 Lott Campfire Ranger
458 Lott Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 21,317 Alaska / Saudi Arabia	Originally Posted by ironbender On the recommendation of folks claiming "bellies are the best", I smoked some once. Once. Could not stomach them. My dogs however.... Heresy!

Re: Help!! Salmon smoking 458 Lott #12966706 07/04/18
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,180 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle
ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,180 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn...	Originally Posted by 458 Lott Originally Posted by ironbender On the recommendation of folks claiming "bellies are the best", I smoked some once. Once. Could not stomach them. My dogs however.... Heresy! Here’s a shocker.....I prefer meaty bacon too! If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Help!! Salmon smoking butchlambert1 #12966764 07/04/18
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,344 Poetry, Texas B butchlambert1 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,344 Poetry, Texas	Originally Posted by butchlambert1 Originally Posted by Sitka deer Originally Posted by butchlambert1 Ok, I'm a no nothing rookie. With my pecan I have a lot of small diameter pieces. I just break them up and put them in the smoker. Couldn't find my draw knife. I'm looking for an easy way to skin the bark. Looks as though I won't be smoking today. Sounds like a good excuse to buy a bandsaw... Got 2 bandsaws, a Grob and a Roll In bandsaw. Bandsaw was not a good idea.I had an old Schrade 140T in the knife drawer with a 3 1/2" blade. It made quick work on the bark. Wife decided she liked to use the bandsaw and cut all the pieces in half. The wood is actually nice looking on the inside. Nephew said he had made furniture from Alder. Probably not the same kind. Thanks everybody, we are ready to smoke.

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