Processing & Canning 35 Wild Alaskan Salmon

After returning home from an amazing trip to Chitina, Alaska we are thrilled to process our catch, 35 beautiful Copper River Red Salmon. We fire up the smoker and get canning. Smoked salmon dip and lox are the perfect meals to celebrate this flavorful fish.
We appreciate you tagging along for our Alaskan adventure 😀
Thank you for watching and supporting our channel! 💙
- Eric & Arielle Illia
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[@suzannesnow7485]

I so love how you work as a team. You don’t hesitate to give each other credit for your strengths. Beautiful! 💞💞💞

[@ashley0423399993]

In Japan, people pay (a lot) more for salmon belly as well as tuna belly. You can make salmon bone broth and add some miso paste, seaweed. That's how we like it. It's delicious. 👍🏻

[@TheEdub.]

Love the channel, however, taking the best meat of the salmon(belly meat) and then smoking it and giving the highly sought after row to the chickens was giving me anxiety,

[@AngryAlfonse]

@@TheEdub. thought the same thing. If anything I'd give the bone scrapings to the chickens and save the roe. I cringed watching those chickens eating a delicacy 😄

[@munzurharck368]

Thanks to your Japan Northern Pacific has radioactive water.

[@ashley0423399993]

@@munzurharck368 You don’t have to eat it. Go stuff Turkey

[@bradlimer425]

As a lower 48 deer hunter, it simply amazes me how you can spend a couple days busting your hump and put a years worth of 1 food group in the pantry. 1 moose, dozens of prize salmon, and a couple caribou would be all you need to live and feed your neighbors too. Perfect combination of a strong work ethic and knowledge/preparation for after the harvest. Great 2 part video!

[@bobm7275]

A hunter is nothing if he doesn't preserve for later.

[@spjr99]

@@bobm7275 any outdoorsman should appreciate their responsibility to also preserve the outdoors as well! i get so upset seeing people disregard game laws for their own greed or satisfaction, when people like this channel and millions of others respect the land, cull problem species, and lessen their carbon footprint by providing for themselves. glad to see some people out here are still sane

[@reneprovosty7032]

for context some of the fishing laws just diff in ak than in lower 48.

[@mantis_monk]

I was 50 years old when I realized I love salmon asmr...

[@generalg1946]

I had an amazing week last week, and it’s all due to you two. I had the privilege of visiting Alaska for the first time, and I did some things I have only watched you all do for the last three years now! I was able to take a UTV midnight run up Hatcher Pass with a local group. It was stunning. I walked on a glacier at glacier view. I even saw a sea otter in Seward! It was amazing! Hoping to go back again someday!😁 Love your channel😄

[@debrahawley912]

Lucky you. Alaska is on my bucket list.

[@noahsizemore1275]

Yes I'm going next summer come hell or high water 💧. I'm going to do a trip in the middle of june.

[@hentiebeukes5319]

Yes Alaska is the number one place to see on my bucket list too. It all started way back before 9 / 11. Which paused it all for me. Now COVID 🥴🙈

[@nicholasnewton6775]

Alaska is amazing beautiful place glad you got to experience it even just once.

[@lisaclark361]

Lucky you! I hope to one day as well

[@marilynnergord7993]

Beautiful fish! I am breathless watching the amazing wealth of 35 Copper River salmon

[@AtHomeWithSheree]

Wow! You two have helped to inspire me to grow as much food as I can here in zone 4, Minnesota. Now you have me investigating getting my fishing license so I can head up north and fish!!!!! You two are just amazing!

[@Wahatoyas]

I'm in zone 8b 💀

[@basictrainer]

Walleye, crappie, and perch/bluegill (if you want ant to clean a lot of smaller fish) fills up a freezer quite nicely.

[@lisaclark361]

They've had that effect on me as well! I'm in Florida zone 9 and near water so learning to fish is in the works. Best of luck to you!

[@AtHomeWithSheree]

@@basictrainer I love walleye! And perch. We will go buy licenses this weekend!

[@anthonymarcano2974]

I have fond memories of dip netting on the Kenai River. Seagulls pooping on me, commercial fishermen trying to swamp us in the water, hauling coolers heavy with fish up the beach to the truck, filleting and vacuum sealing them the next day, having 'Kenai Klaw' in my hands for about two days of so. The best part was looking at all those beautiful fillets in my freezer and thinking 'Thank God I live here and I get to do this again next year! ". Geez, I miss Alaska.

[@jan4222]

If anyone had ever told me that I would be sitting here with my feet up watching fish being processed, I would have told them they were crazy. But, here I am, and loving every minute!! Thank you!!

[@topherjoe1]

lol..me too!

[@lisaclark361]

Same🤣

[@phantomframe]

Oh yeah, right there with you!

[@davids5006]

🤣

[@kevinwiley9696]

Me TOO….. and I’m not a big fish lover!!! That looked so good!!

[@pettyfogger2305]

It is a pure pleasure to watch you guys not only for the content you bring us but for your true partnership and how each of you complement the other. Given the daily demands you face, even within a short commute to a town, you guys pull together better than most couples on or off KZbin. Congratulations!

[@wilmabaker4500]

IMy son and I love salmon,those you caught provided food for all of you .The dogs ,the chickens and you both. That's awesome.

[@karen6778]

Oh my god that dip looks sensational! Hooray for Eric catching all that fish and hauling it up such a steep cliff. I know it’s been said a million times but you guys make such a great team. I absolutely love your channel and look forward to each episode. Great job cleaning and preparing your fish. You deserve to enjoy every bite and I’m super happy that it is so delicious!!! ❤

[@deaconmma3048]

Absolutely slaying it!! Excellent job with the Sockeyes! Every way you guys did the salmon looked great! Love your teamwork- THUMB'S WAY UP!!! - keep slaying!

[@chloejasper6852]

WOW.... JUST WOW This is THE LIFE!! Home made bagels???? Whaaaaatttt,??? Crazy... Wish I could have experienced all this. BTW... LOVE how you use every little bit of that fish!!! Admirable & enviable

[@denisebrady6858]

I have never enjoyed watching any Channel more that yours- JUST AMAZING AS ALWAYS. Now I am just hungry so SALMON coming up. Cheers Denise- Australia

[@wayupnort6271]

Stay tuned for next weeks episode when Eric eats “the best thing he’s ever tasted”!! 😂 Awesome work guys! My mouth was watering the whole time!👍🏻

[@dawndawn6946]

That salmon is BEAUTIFUL! Yum!🥰

[@johnmcquown8393]

Absolutely love the salmon processing. Smoked and canned salmon is to die for.

[@charlenegrady8781]

I just love watching you two. The way you process your food is great. Everything you make looks delicious. Until the next fishing trip. Take care👍🇺🇸

[@michaelblais7638]

The end of the video blew me away!!.. locks on homemade bagel 🥯 one of my favorites! I’m jealous!!!

[@childersoasismotel7570]

That salmon going into the hot pan looked sooooo good!

[@alannagilmore8982]

Omg I’ve been moving in the rain with just my husband and this is the perfect tonic for the end of a long day!! I love watching y’all catch them, but I’m obsessed with processing! You two are my favorite on KZbin for homesteading! So excited for my fall garden at the new place and more videos from y’all!! Much love!!

[@lisaclark361]

May the sun shine on the rest of your move🙂

[@alannagilmore8982]

@@lisaclark361 thank you it has been sunny all day!!

[@dianedahlby9311]

I’m 70 now but dipped salmon out of Copper River in my 20’s. We lived North of Fairbanks by Livingood but always went get Salmon each year. So delicious. We canned our salmon. Added a little olive oil and homemade catsup for color. Pressure canned it! Fabulous taste.

[@greeneyedgirlina]

You both work hard for everything you accomplish and it’s always nice to see your tasty beautiful fruits of your labor. You deserve it. I’ve never seen y’all work as hard as you did catching these fish, it was exhausting but you were persistent! I guess Bandit got his building permits submitted and approved during the winter so he can know resume with his new excavation projects! Love those boys!

[@gilmapaiz4963]

Wow! They use everything! Wonderful!

[@doublerainbowsdoublerainbo7906]

okay, now I'm really really hungry! Love you guys, so happy to enjoy Alaska life with you, from the warmth and safety of my own space. Always excited when new video is up!!

[@pacificnorthwest9416]

You are living just right. Quite an inspiration to many! Thank you!

[@qthemerrybandofanons4481]

Those dogs are living the life lol.

[@nigelkavanagh2048]

Great vid guys! You always make me hungry. 👌👏👏

[@rowserm]

I love you guys. Stay safe and well.

[@tonyloechte9994]

This had my mouth watering the whole time.

[@ginapaquet5563]

LOVE IT .. especially at 27:40 "I've had lox before, it was good this is GREAT (chuckles)... YOU ARE ARE AWESOME COUPLE LIVING THE DREAM !!!

[@jamesbrischke4815]

I lived on the Kenai Peninsula in the 1980's when our kids were young, and I was so busy pushing my rock, we(I) never took the time to explore and experience all that Alaska has to offer. When you're in the midst of it, you're always thinking "I've got time". Well, that turned out to be false. I thoroughly enjoy your trips to explore new things and experiences. Your videos are professional grade, especially the scenery and drone shots/music, and showcase just how beautiful Alaska is. I miss it to this day! Like you, I do a ton of canning, garden produce, curing and smoking salmon. I do have a food safety note for you though, canning fresh fish in pint jars is 100 minutes(1 hr. 40 min.), but canning smoked salmon in pint jars requires 110 minutes.(1 hr. 50 min.) The info is from The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. They're one of the premier food safety testing facilities in the US. I know you do a lot of food processing research(I was fascinated with your limed eggs, something I'd never heard about) and think UG extension service would a great resource to add to your library. They have a great how-to publication(almost 400 pages) that's a techniques and recipes book. Canning, freezing, dehydrating, meats, vegetables & fruits, jams & jellies, etc., times and process. It's indispensable for newbies and seasoned processors. The name is "So Easy To Preserve" and is available through UG Ext Srv. The last time I purchased, they were $18. I have been known to purchase and gift more than a couple of these, to friends and family who're interested, but are unsure where or how to start. All the best, keeps the videos coming! Cheers....

[@ducktapeNglue.]

Hi guys, I have been processing my own lox for years. If you want a more firm and fatty lox, you should experiment with the cure solutions and time. I use 2 cups kosher salt and one cup brown sugar. Mix it up and spread it on both sides of the fish. Put it in the refrigerator for 18 hrs then wash it off with cold water, dry with town put back in the refrigerator for 12- 15 hrs. This will allow the salmon to harden without using the excess salt. Once the 12 hr cure is complete the surface of the fish will have a sticker layer called a pelacuel. Put the fish in the smoker for 4-6 hrs an the smoker needs to keep a temperature under 70 Deg F or it will cook the fish. Soak the wood the night before and keep the fire low. Enjoy!!

[@ducktapeNglue.]

The sticker surface will absorb the smoke

[@atorres603]

The chickens looked very happy in this one. LOL

[@mhpjii]

This is wonderful. Most of the Western world (and much of Asia) has lost understanding of what is food, what and why we eat, what is nutrition, what is life. Enjoy!

[@loriwaldo7200]

Yummy. That looked like stained glass salmon flesh. Just beautiful. Great videos, thank you. Looking forward to the future episodes. Take care from Oregon.

[@reedh2730]

Love you guys…great channel and thank you for inviting us along with your life journey in AK. Proposing we start a “Simple Living Alaska Drinking Game”. Set up a binge watching weekend and take a shot every time Eric says “best meal I ever had”. Kidding of course, kidding! 🤣🤗. So jealous of the amazing food you all prepare from the amazing breads, to fresh vegetables, to meats and fish!

[@MonikaAndrae]

Take a shot every time Eric says “oh my gosh” and you will be drunk in no time. 😀 Keep up the good work you two. Every time you put a new video up, I do a little happy dance. 🧡🧡

[@michellelindsay5727]

Absolutely beautiful Sockeye Salmon! Wish I was able to be there enjoy the fresh fish. My husband is in the military and when we were stationed on the coastal regions with our young children, we were able to enjoy fresh fish of all kinds. The children loved the fish and preferred this choice against any red meat. Matter of fact, our second daughter became a vegetarian by herself at the age of 18 months. She did this by sitting on my husband’s lap and making her own decisions. All the rest of us eat all meats. Love your sharing you two. Thank you. God bless.❤🇺🇸

[@c.williams3658]

I absolutely “live” for your videos! Y’all are an awesome couple!! Thanks for sharing your incredible life.

[@jtmoore662]

Im here because I want to move to Alaska to retire and everything you guys do is very beneficial to me.

[@nancypatterson868]

You are definitely getting your Omega 3s. Those fish look so good.

[@theguyinmaine]

Incredible fish. What color, I could taste it. Lucky dogs, and you guys are going to eat well too.

[@mimi0424]

The fish in the smoker looked delicious! luckily you guys were there when the smoker caught fire! atleast you know now to never leave it unattended..not that u ever did!! I had to LOL bc I thought the dog food was some type of seafood soup 😂 I'm glad the dogs are basically eating gourmet food!! you guys eat well and so do the dogs. you guys are so good to them! Pickle some onions & the lox and cream cheese will be elevated even more!!! plus you can use the pickled onions on salads & just about everything else you put onions on lol

[@investingjim2801]

I am jealous and hungry. Congratulations on your hard work and results !

[@uptoolate2793]

Oh my. Those fish are beautiful. I pay a fortune for 2 cans of sockeye salmon in the store every lent for a special salmon loaf I make. I am so happy you had a good catch!

[@jamesgaul3544]

Ariel & Eric, watching you guys is way better than watching anything on the Food Network.

[@TheKillWizard]

Looks so good. Even the dog food looks good!

[@andriesscheper2022]

As a former cook and merchant sailor my mouth started watering like a mountain stream.

[@NatureAndOther]

Wow, this is the best salmon I have ever seen ❤️👍

[@deborawilliams6390]

I love Salmon, I you guys did a very good job preparing all that fish.

[@sherri9827]

What an awesome blessing.

[@nancydavidson9896]

Love this video. Happy to hear you were able to save the smoker and your valuable harvest. I start to salivate every time you 2 cook. Look amazing Arielle. I am waiting for smell TV. It would be fantastic. I love learning about the differences between the fish you catch. I never realized why sockeye salmon was so prized. Thank you.

[@shanesnider8645]

Guys..... that dish has me growling... Cheers from Texas

[@Ezrait]

Man that dip looks like the stuff they serve at pier 39 in San Francisco! Get in line y’all. Bagels and lox! Super fresh and delicious 🤤🤤🤤🤤🐟🐟🐟🐟

[@betty1631]

Yum, That fish looks tasty. Got me hungry. Awesome video.

[@akbarfarzin9857]

Even the color of fish difference!!! I wish there is store to buy like that fish!!!

[@tapan1937]

Totally and utterly delicious and brilliant!!!!

[@bengepp9314]

Just Beautiful, This is Living 💚🇦🇺

[@nelsondelossantos5424]

Nice place .abundant fresh fish .I like your style . Fish canning.

[@flowersflowers473]

Arielle's kitchen was the best! Love all your recipes :)

[@rosalioconcepcion7026]

I really enjoy watching your videos especially this one. Not only the smoked salmon is mouth watering but even the salmon dog food 🤣

[@willito6407]

I love the fact that u guys scrape the fish to maximize the meat. Good JOB! :D

[@PigzHeadNz]

You guys put in the work, And reaped the rewards. Living the dream as far as I'm concerned. 👍❤️

[@michaelsagehorn8873]

The salmon heads make a great stock. The bellies make a super chowder with potatoes and onions.

[@luannemccallister9642]

Oh, my gosh, my mouth is watering! What gorgeous fish! I need some for my bagels. And my dinner, And, just because! Yum@

[@corymattson6350]

Good job great looking fish

[@seniorLu48]

The Lord above blessed us with so many things on this planet, all it takes is hard work and dedication. Enjoy, my friend...bless you and your family.

[@lisajohnson7675]

OMG! MY MOUTH IS WATERING! I really wish there was a Scratch and sniff button. Lol 😆 Nice job you to!

[@lindajeanfrancis2958]

You two do a great job together

[@MarkSmith-on5gg]

sometimes I wonder how you survive up there it amazes me you get everything from books or video it very clear to me

[@ilenehorowitz3060]

By sautéing the lox with the onions and scrambling in the eggs the lox is firmer. Ariel I prefer that as well.

[@debbiemitteis743]

I love love your channel I learn so much keep up the trips and beautiful scenery Debbie from Tennessee

[@wquelnat]

Wow! That’s so yummy! I love it

[@joycefuller4366]

WOW 🤩 ... Congratulations on 1m Views .. This was an awesome fishing trip .. 🥇

[@KenRankin]

Had Alaskan canned sockeye salmon years ago and I would enjoy that more than a good steak, great video.

[@rymad5768]

We were just in Alaska & ate a lot of salmon, lox & king crab, will be back in September to enjoy more ......🦀🐟

[@hiseitz]

If you let your salmon soak in cold water after curing for about 30 minutes, it will be less salty. The water rehydrates the fish a bit and makes it easier to slice. I also think you should seriously consider making your smoker higher so it is farther away from the heat source. Great video!

[@Jahniquexo]

Those look gorgeous!!

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

Incredible video. It has just about everything, incredible work as a team. Luxurious meals of incredible fresh salmon, so red and fresh. You well deserve such tempting meals. You work so hard! Gali children you are an example to this madness of the world we live in. Again thank you for sharing with all of us who have the privilege to watching you. As I always say, keep healthy and happy. 👍😘❤️

[@bcworth444]

I always get hungry watching your videos! Question: couldn't you turn all that roe into "caviar"?

[@markrevell937]

best videos ive seen . great content andd great places youve been..

[@elenamariavictoriairaneta691]

me encantaron estos videos ,los sigo de Argentina, traduzco todo,son geniales,sigan así.

[@shawnfarrell9772]

Loved the video, made me a new subscriber. Thanks for your time and effort.

[@SecretSqurrl]

I swear I could smell that fish in the skillet from Australia !

[@brendalawhon6567]

Wow just love your videos and the salmon i will never get to go to Alaska been watching you since you got there love all your shows pictures God bless you and yours from West Virginia

[@brendalawhon6567]

how do I do this on my phone please let me know

[@wesleybullock814]

Incredible... Greetings from Wyoming

[@avaloncar18]

This was amazing!

[@bellasbrain9391]

I love watching your videos 🥰💗

[@bartram33]

The fish roe looked awesome. If you salt it to preserve it I believe that is how you make caviar.

[@jeanettedias64]

God Bless d work of ur hands, thks n bless u

[@elizabethbumby9858]

Try squeezing lemon on the sandwich,it would cut down the saltiness of the fish. Also try deep frying the skin till crispy, it can be a substitute for bacon on your salad or just eat it as fish crackling.

[@kimdavis2508]

This whole thing was fantastic!! I really love salmon and fried salmon skin. I thought that was salmon soup until you said it was for the dogs lol. Looked so good. I really love your dogs especially the sweet look Bandit always has. Thank you for sharing this. I love y’all. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@loftyis]

That’s amazing

[@glojac892]

You guys ROCK

[@ericomarbecerriljasso7780]

Me da gusto el estar una vez mas con ustedes🎉😅

[@katherinelittle847]

I swear those chickens eat better than I do! lol

[@iwantosavemoney]

O man it look amazing

[@davidwhitten928]

That is some good looking salmon 😋

[@michelelovesfreedom]

So proud of you two! Every chance I get i tell people about your bad ass channel! I want property up there too! Extra hugs! 💗