Maple Honey Smoked Salmon
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Elevate your salmon game with this sweet, smoky recipe! By combining real maple with the bold, balanced flavours of Honey Throne, you get a perfectly caramelized, tender, and flavourful smoked salmon. Perfect for entertaining or a gourmet weeknight dinner.
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
- 4-5 lb salmon fillet, skin on
- 2-3 tbsp Meatkingz Honey Throne rub
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Honey Throne Dill & Garlic Mayo Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp finely chopped shallots
- 3 tbsp finely diced cucumber (thinly diced)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp Meatkingz Honey Throne rub
- ½ tsp Meatkingz Texas Reign rub
- 1 tsp honey (optional, enhances the salmon flavors)
- 1–2 tsp finely chopped fresh dill
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Prep the salmon
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels.
- Lightly brush olive oil over the salmon to help the rub stick.
- Season
- Sprinkle Honey Throne rub evenly over the salmon, pressing gently to adhere.
- Drizzle real maple syrup over the top for that sweet glaze.
- Lay lemon slices on top of the salmon for extra aroma.
- Prepare the smoker
- Preheat your smoker to 300°F .
- Add your choice of wood chips (alder, apple, or cherry) to create a light, sweet smoke.
- Smoke the salmon
- Place salmon skin-side down on the smoker grate.
- Smoke for 1.5–2 hours, until internal temperature reaches 135°F and the salmon flakes easily.
- Optional: During the last 20 minutes, brush a little extra maple over the top for a caramelized finish.
- Rest and serve
- Let the salmon rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh dill and lemon wedges. OPTIONAL
- Making Honey Throne Dill & Garlic Mayo Sauce
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors come together.
Notes
- The increased lemon juice makes the sauce bright and tangy, perfect for balancing the smoky sweetness of your honey smoked salmon.
- No added salt or pepper needed; the rubs season it naturally.
- Creamy, fresh, with a hint of sweet, smoky depth from Honey Throne and Texas Reign.
If you give this recipe a try, make sure to tag me and follow @Meatkingz on social media. I love seeing how you cook with my rubs, and I regularly feature your cooks, repost your content, and support the community that supports Meatkingz. Fire up the grill, cook with confidence, and let’s keep building this BBQ family together.
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If you give this recipe a try, make sure to tag me and follow @Meatkingz on social media. I love seeing how you cook with my rubs, and I regularly feature your cooks, repost your content, and support the community that supports Meatkingz. Fire up the grill, cook with confidence, and let’s keep building this BBQ family together.
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Hi, I’m Ziad!
Born in Lebanon and raised in Canada, I know the value of resilience. My family and I were homeless for four years before starting over in Canada, and that experience taught me to never give up. In 2019, I founded Meatkingz to share my love for food and bold flavors with the world. From humble beginnings, I now aim to inspire others to chase their passions, stay hungry, and keep pushing forward — no matter what life throws your way.
