Harvesting Alaskan Sockeye Salmon | Canning and Preserving

We apologize for the sound quality of this video! Because of the water and salmon, we used our GoPro instead of our usual camera and microphone. We don’t have a mic mod for the GoPro so, unfortunately, sound quality suffers.
We limited out on Sockeye Salmon after our dip netting trip! We had such a blast and we were able to harvest roughly 90 pounds of salmon after processing! Needless to say, we are super excited to enjoy fresh salmon and can’t wait for next year’s trip!
Thank you for supporting our channel!
-Katie & Chris
Free Mind/Wildflowers/Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Recipe in video:
Thai Chili Sauce
1 Cup (250 g) water
1 Cup (238 g) rice vinegar
¾ Cup (150 g) granulated sugar (we used Sugar in the Raw)
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 habanero pepper, finely diced (about 2 teaspoons)
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
Slurry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add water and vinegar.
Add sugar, tomato paste, chili (habanero) pepper, ginger, and garlic. Stirring frequently, boil for 10 minutes, or until the sugar is fully dissolved.
In a small dish, combine cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir together until no clumps remain.
Pour the slurry into the saucepan and stir to combine. Continue to cook the sauce, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes. The mixture will thicken slightly and should coat the back of a spoon. (Don’t worry if the mixture is still somewhat thin; it will continue to thicken as it cools.)
Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool. If you feel like it is too thick after cooling, whisk in ½ teaspoon of water to thin it out as desired. It can also be thinned by warming the sauce slightly in the microwave at 20-30-second intervals, stirring in between.
Sweet Chili Sauce - I Am Homesteader
Preparing the Salmon
Remove skin from the salmon and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Pour ½ of the chili sauce onto the salmon and air fry for approximately 5 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook for about 5 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve over rice and additional chili sauce. Add your favorite vegetable.

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Are you guys okay haven’t posted for a bit?

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We love your story and are faithfully following another couple in the area as well. We have found many Portugal homesteader sites that the couples have got to know each other for an occasional dinner and work sharing lifestyle for the big jobs. Please keep it coming. My husband is a retired maintenance mechanic of over 50years and loves to wrench. You guys all excite us with your progress. Thank you!

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Those of us on the outside are so jealous. Your hard work did indeed pay off.

[@northtoalaska2022]

I don't think our videos will ever depict the amount of true effort it takes to do all of this because they would be 24 hours long. But it is fun to share pieces of the adventure with everyone. Your words are true, hard work does pay off. Thanks for watching!

[@susieast450]

I live in Kenai and nothing makes me more emotional than seeing these beautiful intros. The most beautiful state, we live in 🥹🥹

[@jamesdickey8781]

My favorite salmon recipe is Yassa Salmon. It's a west African recipe usually made with chicken, but also commonly made with fish. Poisson Yassa: 4 salmon fillet halves 4 onions -thinly sliced 3 tbsp oil for frying 1 1/2 cups water Marinade ingredients: Juice of 4 lemons Zest of half a lemon 3 or 4 garlic cloves, crushed 4 tsp salt 3 tsp black pepper 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (or use yellow mustard) 3 Tbsp oil for marinade (In Africa they would commonly add a "Maggi cube" which is a type of bullion. You could add a bullion cube or some bullion powder) - Mix all marinade ingredients in a (non-reactive) bowl to form a marinade Place fish in this marinade -keep in fridge for 15 mins. Remove the fish fillets, but reserve the marinade Place 3 tbsp oil in a large skillet and heat up Fry salmon fillets on medium high for about 4 minutes on each side, then remove from the pan and reserve Fry onions in this skillet on medium heat til translucent (Add more oil if needed) Put the reserved marinade and 1 1/2 cups water in the pan with the onions and let come to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium low, and place the salmon fillets back in the skillet with the onions and marinade, and cook salmon with the marinade a further 4 minutes on each side or until done (it flakes with a fork) Taste for seasoning Serve with sweet or Irish potatoes, or rice

[@peterwilberforce2890]

Great video loved all the wildlife great size salmon 🍣 it looked a fantastic day out

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! It was a great day, so much fun 😁

[@Cuz789]

Man that intro sequence was beautiful! The bald eagles were breathtaking and that shot of the river between the two mountain peaks would be art on my wall. Very nice!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! Some of the places and wildlife here are amazing. If you ever visit Alaska you can hike to that Glacier in Seward. It is called Exit Glacier.

[@GeoffGale]

Amazing to live in one of God's most glorious areas. Crazy fishing, like we used to be able to do smelt dipping! Awesome stuff guys.

[@dennislower4742]

Wow, that is a solid whole body all day workout

[@northtoalaska2022]

It was for sure!

[@Nicole30x3]

@@northtoalaska2022what does hitting it in the head do genuine question love

[@northedgeironworks7106]

​@@Nicole30x3 It kills the fish quickly to stop it from flopping around. You would never get them untangle from the net otherwise. And it's more humane to kill them quickly.

[@charlenegrady8781]

Great video. I love fishing videos. Using that net is not easy but wow fill the freezer. Good eating✌️🇺🇸❤️❤️

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From simple living alaska viewer and found this channel pop up right after them, and i'm sure i'm going watch this video

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Been waiting anxiously for an update, even a “short” to let us know what’s up.

[@househen1]

My neighbor shared some salmon he caught in Alaska, have never been able to duplicate that taste again from any Salmon I’ve bought in the stores. I bet that recipe you had for supper was delicious!

[@BrakesBake]

Thank you so much for sharing! Absolutely living in such a beautiful place.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darrellkudobe2822]

Started watching your videos. Enjoy seeing Alaska.

[@VillaRoundabout]

Wow What a haul!! Salmon for a year Fantastic!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Yes we were thrilled 🙂

[@christinefox9075]

New viewer here. . I watch Simple Living Alaska as well. Im looking forward to your channel. Good luck and many adventures while living the dream! ❤😊

[@northtoalaska2022]

Hi and welcome 🙂

[@sarahschlosser1203]

What a great day! Can't wait to see how the top of the A frame went. Thanks for taking us along

[@northtoalaska2022]

It was a fun day! 🙂

[@dfoltz268]

Nice work on the Salmon you 2 they look fantastic! Always enjoy watching the dip netting videos whether its copper river reds or out at the ocean! Katie you were a trooper getting out there with that net as I know from being married to my wife for 26yrs who is just over 5ft that the struggles are real when your tiny doing things like that. The Thai salmon recipie is now in my folder of stuff to try next as it looked AWESOME! Thanks for taking us along with you!

[@nancyjohnson7744]

Amen. Thank you for sharing. Net fishing looks fun, and many blessings and keep safe 🙏

[@northtoalaska2022]

Alot of fun! Thank you 🙂

[@sgrvtl7183]

Great shots of wildlife, beautiful salmon!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you ❤️

[@debbielicis6257]

Hi, I’m new to your channel & have been watching Simple Life Alaska for years. I am loving watching you guys. Alaska is so beautiful & you are really blessed to be able to live there. I’m watching your videos from the start & see you are doing wonderfully. Thanks for sharing.

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[@andreakerry3411]

I've never seen that fishing method so thanks for that.

[@northtoalaska2022]

It seems more like catching than fishing. Great way to get groceries for the freezer. The fresh salmon are so tasty and have been a welcome addition to our weekly cooking menu.

[@spiNETHMANI]

I recently came across your yt channel and within 2 days i finished all the videos . they are really addictive . I'm living in sri lanka where snow is impossible . Actually it's sunny whole the year . your channel made me feel the snow and alaska....idk it felt so real....I hope you upload videos soon and hope both of you are okay.....god bless you

[@northtoalaska2022]

Incredible, glad you enjoyed our videos 🙂 glad we could share some of the snow and cold with you! We could use some of your Sri Lanka sunshine here, it has been rainy for weeks now haha! We upload new videos whenever we can. This is a part-time hobby for us to make them at the moment, we hope to have more time in the future to create more content here 🙂 God bless 🙏

[@genebodjtb]

only starting watch a few posts ago... I love this family already

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Another action packed video, about obtaining food. Yum Yum!!!! I have to get my sockeye flow down here to me....but I love it.... Thanks for sharing Chris & Katie

[@northtoalaska2022]

Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂 the salmon are such a rich resource, the perfect meal supplement to reduce grocery bills too. Thanks Pinky!

[@paulcoupland]

Thanks for including us in your fun time.

[@user-kf9fv1qj9u]

Great job canning your Salmon

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

Awesome video great footage thanks for sharing 👍🏿

[@northtoalaska2022]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 🙂

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You two are awesome. You have all the qualities for making great Alaska content. Positive and drama free. I actually suffer from withdrawal symptoms wait for the next video to publish. ❤

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[@dcranch4820]

Great video. Really enjoyed watching you two net those fish!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Glad you liked it 🙂 we had a great time!

[@kathryntwitchell1026]

Great content! Loved watching both of you net sockeye! Good teamwork! Enjoy your videos. Watch every week.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Glad you enjoyed the salmon fishing trip and our other videos! Thank you ❤️

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[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍👍👍

[@richnusser6079]

What a great way to spend 5 hours. Amazing looking fish. Oh the Bounties of Alaska. Oh to be young again. Great job you two. You guys are not the typical couple of your age group. Hats off to you both. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@mrg09211976]

I miss living in Alaska and going to Kenai/Soldotna beach though I always did south shore. I used to take a week off from work just for dipnetting and misc fishing.

[@ericsmith2876]

Your editing skills are on point! Dinner looked amazing!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@anthonywilson2346]

Loved the way you interacted with your dogs😊🇬🇧

[@markfuller9328]

Hello From New Zealand the closest country to the south pole, just subscribed to your channel, keen interest in the A-Frame you are building, used to live off grid on my sapphire mine in Australia but now back home to the mountains in New Zealand, looking at going off grid here also so keen in the A-Frame you are building, good job so far will continue to follow you build, Mark.

[@LynnGorman]

Wow, the fish looked really nice.

[@northtoalaska2022]

🙂

[@startnowadventures]

If you are not aware, Chitna/Copper River is a separate permit to the Kenai fishery dipnet. in other words you can take another 35 fish out of the copper. It is a bit of a drive to get there, and you’ll require your side by side, but I recommend you watch some videos about it and see what you think. Also I too was wondering if y’all are doing alright bit has been a while. Hope no one is hurt.

[@mikegage4933]

Very cool! Thank you for walking us through the process of catching, processing, and storing the salmon. I have a friend from SW Missouri who is up in Alaska this month helping his nephew fish for salmon. I'm looking forward to hearing his stories and looking at his pictures and videos.

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Hi, I have missed your video. I hope everything is going good. I look forward to your next post. Keep up the good work.

[@junewrogg6137]

Awesome job! The reward is lots of good eats!!!!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you! ❤️

[@lucillekenney8311]

Oh yeah! Fish for salmon every chance you get. That's a nice haul. Enjoy!

[@lynnebrown-hardy1566]

Those salmon bowls looked so yummy!

[@northtoalaska2022]

So good!

[@MichelleIde]

I'm not a fan of salmon, but your dinner looked amazing. 🍲🤗

[@northtoalaska2022]

I have had store-bought salmon that I am not a fan of in the past. These fresh fish do have a lot better flavor.

[@alaskafamilykitchen3203]

Fantastic catch guys! It’s nice to have a freezer full of fish 🎣 until we do it all again next year! Thanks for sharing your adventures! 😉 Jen

[@KTUBE34170]

I love when ppl show the processing part

[@stephanieedmonds1667]

Thank you for the show , Lucky Edmonds in Candler NC

[@paulcoupland]

I would like to compliment you folks on all the videos that you have so tirelessly created. Perhaps you might consider producing some more for your audience.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks, we would love to create more videos. Unfortunately, a lot is going on in this big Ole world that requires much of our time. Will share whenever possible, thanks for watching.

[@elsienorback7689]

Hahaha, I laughed so hard when your lab almost fell off the foundation.

[@northtoalaska2022]

He's a clumsy boy 🙂

[@bonneymoseley1159]

Very nice job! Love the way you two work together!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@quinnowens1419]

pro tip, you can dipnet lower cook inlet AND copper river if youre looking to really stock up for the year (they are different permits). We eat salmon multiple times a week so the 70 fish last us just a whole year and we share a ton.

[@dallastexas4844]

I took some screenshots of the fish going & coming out of the oven. They really looked very tasty. I will pass these along to my wife, along with your receipt to my wife. Thanks really do enjoy watching your cabin built, it is coming along nicely. Thanks for sharing. Just my thoughts...

[@royconnell2506]

That fish my of got away from the seal but he didn’t get away from Matt LOL👍👍👍

[@dozerboy67]

Nice hookup with the Sockeye run! I got a chance to go fishing in Yakitat for the silver salmon run. We hooked our limits on fly rods every day and then we got a guided float trip and a saltwater guided trip. I came back with over two hundred pounds of salmon, halibut and several four foot ling cod as well! That halibut was like lobster, oh lord it was tasty! Loved the intro with the animals, another great video! 💪👊👍

[@carolyngregory9354]

Wow, that’s a lot of salmon. You will be excited to have it during the winter.

[@user-li1kb8jf9t]

BEAUTIFUL THIS WAS INTERESTING AND GREAT TO SEE.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you!

[@Chris_at_Home]

Good job getting the fish. I just smoked and canned 27 pints a few weeks ago and getting ready to catch more.

[@elleisme8565]

i love your doggies!

[@ireneromero5326]

I've never seen fishing 🎣 done that way or knew 🤔. So cool 😎 😏!

[@lewandlo]

Wow nice haul of fish. I tried and real simple way to enjoy the salmon that is scraped off with the spoon. You take and make a spaghetti sauce and boil up some spaghetti pasta .when that is ready put your salmon that is scraped with the spoon .Mix it all together like you would with hamburger .Let it simmer about 6 or 8 minutes and it will cook the salmon. It is SO good. Salmon alfredo is good too with salmon.

[@ouralaskahomestead]

Looks like a good haul 🐟 I like that the net is flat on the bottom. Seems like it’d work better.

[@michaelburns9172]

Seeing you eat white rice. When you refrigart rice it changes from a starch to a fiber . Much more better for you. Just learned that a few months ago. I have a chunky son and it has helped.

[@jamesdickey8781]

Those Apollo dip nets are the best

[@elizabethogrady5893]

Love watching your videos... I think a nice outdoor kitchen would be nice for all your outdoor canning

[@petereriksson1390]

Cured salmon with mustard sauce and scrambled Eggs = Nobel Price Dinner starter! Enyou your meal folks! From Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe 😮😅😊

[@glennquagmire1747]

Im dieing for fresh sockeye slice on a toasted bagel with cream cheese n chives and slice of tomato 😋

[@maryellensunflowergirl8132]

Great fishing. Wow someone that uses liquid smoke in their canning besides me. ❤

[@northtoalaska2022]

🙂

[@user-kf9fv1qj9u]

Meal looks delicious

[@scottperine8027]

Looking good,nothing like catching your own food.

[@northtoalaska2022]

Yes! These freshly caught salmon are delicious.

[@-sstevens5444]

I was wondering if the cabin was dried in yet. Seems like awhile since seeing a vlog. I was able to binge watch since finding you. Pressure cooking always scares me... Never could 'can' , always worried about explosion or poisoning someone. Sill, I know. Glad you're back.

[@taimanepusa4241]

Wow that's very nice fish thank you very much for showing your video God Bless You too

[@debbiemiller7342]

Great fish haul! Thanks for sharing

[@northtoalaska2022]

🙂

[@aprianto1985]

Great fish

[@Sanity_Faire]

What we have in Ky that might be similar to the salmon run and all the excitement is when the corn comes in 😅 Families get together and shuck, silk and scrape to make enough creamed corn for each family member’s freezer.

[@jasondavis1819]

Great job I hope the hell I never spend another summer down here in Louisiana no we’re is prefect but I’ll be so glad when I get back such clean beautiful country that is not yet over run great video way to go good luck

[@patricke.987]

Hey there! I watched this video and loved it! So you caught something else along with all that wonderful Salmon: A new Sub. BTW, I am in Northern Quebec (Very similar to Alaska). I have Brook trout, Artic Char, Lake trout, Walleye and Northern Pike. I raise meat rabbits... But Nothing beats Sockeye! You are lucky to have that ressource! Good job guys!

[@rajeevayroor]

Hi guys, i recently started watching your channel. Good content and I love the way you present thing. Hope to visit Alaska one day. I love seeing the fishing video. Blessings!

[@jeffsizemore6869]

Great video The fish looks awesome You guys will have some wonderful meals this winter Stay safe

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thank you 🙂

[@paula.2422]

What an awesome video! I can't believe I haven't found your channel before now. So glad to be a new subscriber...now I'm going to go check out your recipes and your other videos ❤

[@CC-Rider4564]

Nice haul glad you got your limit! 😁👍🏼

[@PhatOne]

First off, I love your videos. Please try to provide some perspective on how often you are planning to release new videos. I check every day for new content and enjoy the fact that you both participate (equally) in all that you do, great team work.

[@theresecrouch2924]

Awesome video, just found your channel..look forward to seeing more..thanks for sharing ❤

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Great job!!! Dinner looked amazing!!! You two work so good together ❤️

[@col2560]

I've never seen this type of fishing before, looks interesting. I'm a new sub here for the A frame build 👍😊🇺🇸🇦🇺

[@davidasimkosr4641]

Great video of fishing , love the fish videos especially northern Pike and Burbot caught on rod and reel.....

[@davidasimkosr4641]

35 fish. Is this a season limit or Daily ???

[@cathyjones3403]

Excellent video 👏👏👏let’s go fishing 🎣

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks Cathy! 🙂❤️

[@robertconner5126]

Good eating right there. I'm glad you didn't waste a lot like some do.

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New Subscriber, I binged watched all your videos, I am heavely invested now in your journey

[@belindaroberts3090]

That's a nice haul 🐟

[@elainesheridan8509]

That was a great video…I luv fish eat most days….obviously salmon especially red looking what use guys have….thought from Scotland…

[@northtoalaska2022]

Glad you enjoyed it! We are so happy to have fresh fish to enjoy.

[@youtubetv5762]

Good job guys with the fishing!!

[@mikek4024]

Beautiful beginning, a whole lot of catching and not fishing (lol), and I feel sorry (lol) for your poor white dog that just wanted a bite. Enjoy your vids!

[@northtoalaska2022]

Thanks, You are technically correct haha. I call it grocery shopping! Benelli stole a bunch of scraps off the ground while we were butchering the fish.

[@Hillbilly_Hippies]

Love the videos, it’s so pretty and peaceful there. You 2 are priceless ❤

[@glengillis7775]

Great video Good catch and process. House looking good. Thanks

[@lauram5518]

I made your salmon recipe tonight. Very Good!

[@theresecrouch2924]

Awesome video, just found your channel..look forward to more

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀😀👍👍❤❤ Nice work to you both! Awesome video, just found your channel. Look forward to more and subscribed! Bye for now from Seattle, WA. (Northwest USA)

[@billhatcher2984]

The big dogs tail sounds like he could drive nails with it he is jealous