Lunch: Alaska Salmon Candy

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Salmon

Health benefits of Alaska Salmon Candy

Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. It is also rich in vitamin D, which helps regulate insulin levels and improve mood, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. Additionally, salmon provides a good amount of B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy production and helps maintain healthy nerve function. Including salmon in your diet can help balance hormones, reduce inflammation, and support overall well-being.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup kosher salt
1 pound skinless Alaskan King salmon fillet, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper

Instructions

Whisk the granulated sugar and salt in a bowl. Spread one-third of the mixture in an 8-by-8-inch dish. Place the salmon strips on top in one layer. Completely cover the strips with the remaining sugar-salt mixture. Refrigerate for 12 hours.
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees F. Remove the salmon strips from the curing mixture and carefully scrape off as much as possible. Blot dry all over with a paper towel. Arrange the salmon strips, spaced apart, on a rack set on a foil-lined baking sheet. Let the salmon air-dry at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Whisk together the maple syrup, brown sugar, soy sauce and liquid smoke in a bowl. Baste the salmon strips with the glaze and place in the oven. Continue to baste and turn the salmon strips every hour. In the last hour, don't glaze the salmon, but sprinkle the strips with the black pepper. Cook the salmon in the oven until the outside of the salmon is tacky to touch from the glaze but hardened, a total of 6 hours. It shouldn't be completely dry like jerky. Eat at room temperature and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.