Deliciously Sticky Smoked & Candied Alaskan Salmon

[@dinahquillen9380]

Perfect pose with Bandit and the Cranes. The candied salmon was beautiful.

[@craftingontheporchwithbill]

I almost drowned from my mouth watering watching this. I hope that your pure joy in what you're doing lasts for a lifetime. You two are truly blessed to have each other. Thank you for sharing so much with us.

[@SouthernColoradoWildlife]

Always a smile on my face when I see my favorite Alaska youtubers.

[@markbrown6236]

You got that right.

[@robertbrewster6890]

I don't usually comment on your videos cuz I'm watching from the Smart T.V. but you guys are the biggest overachievers on KZbin. The things you've tried/accomplished continue to amaze me month after month. It's almost as if this is your second time around on this earth and you've decided to waste no time and TRY EVERYTHING and LEARN EVERYTHING you can - incredible!

[@MagdaRantanplan]

Bandits Pond is coming along well, looks huge already.

[@Flowergurl2000]

He is digging slowly to not disturb the cranes, lolz

[@markbrown6236]

I have noticed he like to dig every video.

[@aurorayamat2577]

@@Flowergurl2000 Po Po P

[@Tanyia48]

You so need to built a outdoor summer kitchen that is screened. Love your vids. Look forward to watching every one you put out.

[@Selfsufficientme]

That was very interesting! Well done guys 👍

[@MrNoWaya]

Hey Mark, love your channel, cool to see you here!

[@veebear8364]

I love both yours and this channel!

[@jakew209]

*wave* G’day, Mark!

[@danrobsilva]

Enjoying that new wi-fi eh mate? Cheers Mark!

[@Alex_0Z]

Hey love ur vid too

[@rabes1981]

Looks delicious. You mentioned wanting "more candy" or "more sugar". Try just demerara brown sugar and salt 4:1 or 5:1 sugar to salt ratio. I find the demerara gives a darker, more molasses type of taste that really shines through the smoke.

[@ARSENICKMUSIC]

Why not just add some molasses then?

[@rabes1981]

@@ARSENICKMUSIC Definitely not needed, you want a dry brine, the salt draws out the moisture, the sugar mixes w/ that moisture and creates the syrup brine which soaks back in.

[@maryanich3828]

When we lived in Ak., we smoked our salmon with a syrup/brown sugar glaze. Painted it on every hour or so. It's delicious. And we used the cheap type of syrup! This video brought back find memories! Thank you.

[@carlymccurdy7537]

Whenever I’m having a bad day I watch your videos, they are just so calm and comforting. Thank you for that!

[@beinlovewithlife]

Seeing your videos pop up on our notifications always makes us smile. Sending hugs and love to y'all!

[@MrRigmunkee1]

This is the closest I have come to eating my tablet. I have had candied salmon a few times, and it is unbelievably good. Well worth the effort.

[@TheRisskee]

Dude, I was watching them butchering a moose the other day and I was actively eating and it just made me even more hungry. LOL! I could almost smell and taste this and I've never even had candied salmon before.😅

[@JamesCouch777]

The only channel that features food prep and cooking that I look forward to watching. 👍 Good job guys 😁

[@louisetucker3973]

Whatever.... Every time I watch you folks, you're eating something yummy... you have the best diet ever. Thanks for sharing.

[@Elsa-it9ct]

That shiny red colour on that smoked salmon looked amazing! You guys put so much time and effort in your food. That process was long but was so worth it! Loved the fishing video also.

[@wojomojo]

We usually rinse off the brine and add the glaze so you can control the taste better but it sounds like you guys did great!

[@dibamoca9885]

Bandit is just out there living his best life👍🏽

[@rebacarmack8335]

Lots of work just to provide daily food. Learn so much from you guys. Such inspiration.

[@richardthomas6054]

another ak fisher here. try stabbing the skin side with the knife tip all over and then fork the meat side. allows more penetration of whatever brine you are using. i also dip into lemon juice before coating in the brine. helps flake the meat when your dealing with thicker fillets like keni or copper river reds.

[@bobmayo1964]

You two have great chemistry.

[@rmlrhonda]

I love love love how you use what is local to you and what you have to make something amazing!

[@portugalonawingandaprayer473]

Oh wow … so very interesting and informative … my mouth is so watering right now … you two are so well versed in everything you do from growing veg , looking after your animals , fishing and and and … (not forgetting your knowledge of your environment) but then you know how to preserve and cook it AND aware of what nutrition you need and the nutritional value of your food … very special acquired skills … I admire the quality of life you have, through hard work , carved out for yourselves … 😘🙏☘️

[@FeFeLaRoux]

Yay!! I was needing a dose of y’all!

[@seriouslyjoking2]

Me, too!

[@sauerkrautdreams685]

I get so excited when I see they posted a new video 😂

[@beckypincalifornia1985]

@FeFeLaRoux Can not get enough of them! They make my day!!

[@TheOfficialFlboy1313]

I imagine, with the amount of time you two put into your food, it must be a rewarding feeling each meal. Thanks for another great video.

[@cwomo9147]

I hope the sandhill cranes are nesting nearby. The chicks look nothing like the parents. they are a beautiful fluffy butterscotch color

[@richardfrank9317]

In wooded areas, on a still day, they sound like a horror movie soundtrack.

[@joshfoxtrot4035]

Rib eye of the sky

[@richardfrank9317]

@@joshfoxtrot4035 That's what they say, but I can't shoot them where I live, so I don't know.

[@84SuperDom]

@@joshfoxtrot4035 they are delicious. I hope I get a tag this year

[@carpballet]

Very amateur smoker here. When they first tried it and were chewing and trying to figure out the flavor I smiled a little. I’ve had a lot of batches like that. Then there’s the magic batch. Where the first bite releases the first of many unbelievable flavors. Magic.

[@Takman74]

For the best smoke on fish you guys should use straight wood. No bark. There’s lots of toxins in the black smoke that birch bark puts off. The best hardwood you guys can use on fish is Alder if it’s available to you. Make sure it’s peeled! Never use natural wood with the bark on it. Great video!!

[@joshogdan8498]

What if I am using unnatural wood with the bark on it?

[@robertfandel9442]

Lol

[@robertfandel9442]

The poor Indians and settlers they didn't know anything pretty sure the Prarie scooners carried meat in salt barrels. Pretty sure American Indians didn't look for alder and I think they used a lot of dried meats maybe even invented maple syrup somewhere along the line.

[@Takman74]

@@robertfandel9442 they dried meat in open air. I’m also pretty sure they taught settlers to peel the bark off of any hardwood that was used in the smoking process. Why not troll somewhere else. Birch bark is toxic.

[@robbobcat7286]

@@Takman74 Would you take the bark off apple wood?

[@stevencoons450]

Great job! Thank you. You guys are "real"...I hate slickly high production videos...you guys are great....thanks again!

[@joanneandrea7298]

Awesome video!! I love when you guys use the smoker (soo envious!), the caviar, the cranes and Bandit, just an all-around fantastic video! Thanks for sharing all your super hard work... (people forget the time it takes to not just do the work, but to shoot, edit, upload, etc, as well!)... your efforts are not lost on us :)

[@frederickmoller]

With hard work you two are 'Living the Dream', I'm so happy for you!

[@ExcessivePC]

That fish looks great. Rip up an old shirt and tie some strips to a stick for a cheap mop. Use that to baste the fish without having to crawl into your smoker.

[@amaz21]

It seems like you would lose a lot more of the glaze that way. I was thinking a removable rack could be an option. Even just something like their air drying rack could sit on top of the existing rack. Then that could slide out, glaze quickly, and get the whole tray back in the smoker. You would lose some heat, but perhaps less than what's lost while the smoker is wide open (and would end up with way fewer particulates in your eyes).

[@SuperJaffro]

Rubbing the eggs on skeins is the best way I have found for separating them. A 3/8- 1/2 nylon mesh stretched out over a bucket lid and tensioned tight works great. For the brine dissolve as much salt as you can in your volume of super cold water to the point where you can’t dissolve any more. Rinse your eggs in a few rinses of fresh water then drop in the brine and vigorously mix by hand for one minute. Works for me every time. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@frenchysandi]

I’ve never tasted candied salmon, or their roe. Looks yummy.

[@earlsnapp5209]

Thank you for sharing the process of making candied salmon... And, holy smokes, the color of that salmon, amazing.

[@glorialange6446]

My gramma always made kippered and smoked salmon and it was ALWAYS the treat of choice. She used quart sized jars and we would always run our eyes across the pantry shelves to see if there were plenty left that we could ask her to open on holidays or in summer... even the cat loved the canning liquid! What was the most fun ( and satisfying) tho was catching our own salmon as youngsters and helping with the whole process so we could take our own jars home... have you tried salmon slathered in garlic pepper lemon aoli/ mayo wrapped up and cooked in the oven ? Thats real good also. Love this video for the memories it brought back not just the reminder on how to prep and smoke. Thanks.

[@tonymurray814]

Fantastic. Thank you so much for that👏

[@ChevieBabySalvatore]

I love your comment, and how it was when you were young and how your family traditions are. Salmon is just so yummy and u can do so many things with it, never gets old for me idk if it’s because im a true born bread & reside Alaskan Or that I just happen too love salmon either way I’ll take it lol 💙

[@melodyhopponen7504]

The whole process of fishing and smoking, packing, very nice. The color is just beautiful. Great job guys!

[@officerwiz99]

Rig up the rack in the smoker so you can slide it in snd out like a drawer

[@tracylange1332]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@kyleburdick8771]

Or a long handled brush...

[@weartoasty]

commented the same, then saw your comment lol

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Eric, this is an excellent video. You've made it educational and a lot of fun to watch.

[@robertgibson9527]

Eric , I recommend you rinse the dry brine reds. Otherwise you will get a very hard fish when all that sugar carmelizes.

[@jefferybowman5858]

I never thought of building a smoker like that. Y’all gave me a good ideal for one.

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

Hey, that candied salmon looks real good Eric. Never had it! And the caviar Arielle that you prepare just simply is soooo tempting… I’m gonna have to drop in for a try… You are both fantastic!!! Keep making videos. My life sparkles when I have a new one to watch…all that smoke, I can almost smell it ❤️

[@melaniem1338]

I admire your restraint. My hunger increased as I watched this and would likely have eaten until I made myself sick!!! Love watching your stories.

[@maighreadoleary9140]

I started rubbing me eyes I think I smelled the smoke! The fished looked amazing! Go team Alaska

[@roysmart4560]

Love your show’s..we are retired Alaskans.. from the Fairbanks area...built a log home...moved back to Arkansas...the Smart family

[@bobjarrard]

In Florida, we build outdoor screen rooms to get some relief from clouds of skeeters and other bugs. You can take the screen cloth off in the winter months. Might be needed at the lake cabin. I hate bugs. Bob

[@JohnDoe-dw7or]

Bob, are you in Nevada or Florida? PLEASE CONFRIM

[@joancheeseman9364]

I don't love salmon and yet my mouth was watering looking at your finished product. You make food look so yummy!

[@kathrynhelm4176]

I’m one of those weird people who don’t like Salmon but that looks outrageously delicious. The cranes are so majestic looking and I loved the shot with Bandit playing in the water with them in the background. I’m ready to see a garden video please. ❤️🥰

[@richardfrank9317]

I've always liked smoked salmon and Gravlax, but not "fresh salmon" until I caught my own and had then in the frying pan and on the table in 30-45 minutes from them swimming, it is a game changer.

[@saltandpepper986]

I’m one of those weird people, too, Kathryn. But I’m envious of how much people enjoy it. I agree, this looks delicious and I found myself looking at the color and texture thinking 🤔🤔🤔 hmmm I think I could do a salty sweet filet, now IF ONLY I COULD GET MY HANDS ON IT. I’d even share with Bandit and Pepper, their mouths were watering too.

[@pennykafai4645]

Yep me too- not a fan at all of salmon or clavier.

[@jeffbee6090]

YES! I love living my life vicariously thru you two.....

[@minalanzetta3484]

I just stumbled across your videos and have enjoyed the ones I’ve watched so far! I also want to compliment you both on how thorough you are in the different steps you took and the amount of ingredients you use, definitely helps the rookies learn, excellent videos. Look forward to watching more.

[@TheMtggrl]

I don't hunt and I don't fish, but man oh man I enjoy watching the processes that the two of you use when you are processing your catch and kill. Very cool to watch the salmon go from fresh to smoked and candied, and like I said I don't eat fish, but I bet it is tasty. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@d3adkoolaid]

Those salmon filets look incredible! Wow 👏 I'm not a salmon guy but I damn would be for that

[@toastrecon]

This might be one of the most Alaskan videos I've seen. :-) You guys are living the dream.

[@quienmab1]

What a fun video!… I love watching you guys process all of the different food adventures you get into!… Totally informative and fun… The smoked salmon looks so amazing and I love the fact that you process your own caviar!.. so happy the cranes have chosen your property as part of their migration path …❤️❤️

[@ciberbri59]

gosh ... for bay area babies you guys sure make Alaska look and taste good. Amazing. Simple gourmet living alaska.

[@k.p.1139]

🤔 I make my salmon sort of like this. I put herbs in the dry rub. But, I was taught to rinse the salmon off after to soak, and then dry. I forgo to rinse once and the family wasn't happy with me...lol

[@maryweldon6849]

OMG!!!! i want some! That totally looks amazing....if i were younger i would definitely live off the land and hunt & fish and persevere my food....i use to do a lot of gardening and canning but now it's just me so i don't just to much work for 1 person and i truly do miss all the fresh meat and veggies...enjoy your life as time goes by so fast

[@ManiManiPlays]

Man, those flies really wanted a cut of that salmon. I don't think I've ever empathized with a fly before.

[@therusticcaveman]

Another year or 2 and that dog will have finished the pond. Is fun to see the excavation effort every summer.

[@tommyhundersmarck7018]

This is one of those when you come to the local fish shop and say, "Wow! I would love some of those!", and then you see the price tag and then you just go for some regular smoked mackerel instead :P

[@patriciaanderson8556]

Excellent looking Salmon! When we were younger, we would enjoy fishing and smoking fish. I enjoy the vicarious thrill I get watching you two :).

[@janana6786]

It looks like you could use a long-handled sop mop like they use in southern bbq

[@tornfeather1]

Arielle is so cute. You guys are awesome. Thank you for sharing the adventures ❤

[@kimmurphy6864]

If you deep fry the eggs in the membrane UNTIL CRUNCHY you WILL LOSE YOUR MIND it’s so good!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@debbiemiller7342]

Always look forward to your videos. Thank you so much for sharing everything! Great way to enjoy life together.

[@MegaVTer]

Thumb's up from Vermont U.S.A ! Maple Salmon OMG !

[@brendag2891]

Maple salmon is my favorite!

[@patriciaredick9849]

Always happy to see a video from my favorite Alaskan couple! Looks fantastic. Thank you.

[@brokejaw]

man, the difference between this and "wild" caught salmon at whole foods is like night and day.

[@SeanMootrey]

isnt this wild caught? just prepared differently

[@brokejaw]

@@SeanMootrey Ya thats what i'm saying, is that his Salmon looks healthier.

[@OldWaysGardeningandPrepping]

Those looked absolutely amazing. Congratulations on your second harvest. 🍀

[@freakier0790]

I hope Bo is dong okay. I missed seeing the old man today.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Old man was sleeping inside :)

[@richdunn9774]

@@SimpleLivingAlaska aren’t the dogs the same age?

[@DisabledandPrepping]

That candy salmon looks amazing. And I see bandit is still working on his pool. The cranes are so pretty and yes they are very big.

[@natedheilly8393]

Swim goggles my friend works wonders when working in the smoker.

[@sly9263]

Beautiful piece of land you have- I'm sure you appreciate all of it

[@straubdavid9]

Looks like a bit of a process, but like anything worth doing is well worth it. Take care Eric & Arielle ... the Sandhill cranes are pretty cool.

[@robertmorrill4976]

I’ve been smoking salmon over40 yrs and always dry it over night it’s called glazing I prefer alder yours looks awesome and is making my mouth water👍👌

[@davidbacon4805]

Just tape the basting brush to a long stick at a 90 degree angle.

[@carolynmoody9460]

1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS IS WHAT YOU TWO DESERVE!!! YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME!!!! MANY BLESSINGS 💖

[@jacktomberlin7976]

You need to rig up a basting “mop” with about a 2’ handle. Keep up the great videos!

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

That's what I was thinking... a little duct tape and a stick would solve that problem.

[@sandrathomson1084]

Evening SLA 👋 Always learning from y'all👍👍 Thanks for sharing your recipes with us. God Bless y'all and the farm 🙏✌❤😁🍻

[@kadmck]

I’ve heard that Irish spring soap works wonders for getting rid of flies!

[@chargerandlightening]

Do you just set out a bar, or how? Having lots of them this year!

[@kadmck]

That’s what I’ve seen! Someone hung a bar in a netted bag on the top of their porch and another person just put a bar on each side of their front door

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

I saw a video that said mice don't like the smell of Irish Spring either. I don't know if it's true. My guess is they don't like any strong smells.

[@vlogswithvanessa92]

Love that bandit is always excavating the land! 🌻

[@jamesspiess5710]

Note to self: brush on first coat of glaze prior to adding birch smoke. LOL!

[@Audri_at_Auds-and-Ends]

I have to say, I have never been jealous of food on a video until now! Smoked salmon is my ultimate favorite thing and that candied version looks delish!

[@libbyminchin3163]

Awww. So sweet when Ariel said ‘are we not sharing one’. I love the relationship you guys have. When are we going to see babies?? lol x

[@libbyminchin3163]

Oh god! Realised I should like your Mother. lol x

[@alannagilmore8982]

I am literally drooling! That is the most beautifully prepared fish Ive ever seen!! Now I need to travel to salmon country lol!!

[@flipflopsneeded]

I can tell by her face it's way too salty. Lol 😆 She’s a trooper.

[@imgoodru2840]

I sooo respect all of the true hard work you both do. Watching u fish.. salmon. The hiking.. the cleaning of what, 27 fish... the smoking.. making chum for your dogs... Im sitting here in Philly thinking... I can't afford expensive salmon.... but its so easy for us to go buy food. The reward we city ppl miss out on...True fresh fish... I love watching your videos. Thank you. I am disabled.. well didn't used to be. Worked 40yrs in ERs, ICU & OR. AS a young adult I watched that video...(gotta find the name...) Richard Louis Proenneke.. (sp?)). I swor i was going to live like he did when I could retire. (Only thing I knew I would need a one room cabin already built. I didn't think I could do it alone) Anyway...due to my now physical limitations... im living life through you two young kids. Please don't ever stop... and a sincere thank you. May God always bless & be with you both...

[@kaylynn3583]

That looks good. Especially the candied salmon that’s new to me but looks yummy. The pups want some salmon 😖

[@skyeblue5669]

What's the Best Salmon to eat??

[@tylerhenry8554]

I love how real these videos are I'm hooked

[@mikemathews9277]

You good use a dark molasses that would give it some extra character and flavor.

[@Scott-zh9xb]

I can smell the salmon in Bundaberg caramelizing MM CHRISTMAS is nearly here 🤍🤍

[@TBPollock]

I would have enjoyed this video a lot more if you could have found it in your hearts to accommodate that poor little doggie's clearly expressed, heartfelt desire for a piece of fish.

[@saltandpepper986]

Oh my gosh, YES. Thank you. And Pepper, too,

[@angelaorr3992]

I just adore those cranes! They’re just the coolest! And I’m thrilled to see he’s found himself a mate & decided to bring her on by for some fine dining at Ariel’s chicken feed buffet 😁. And Bandit is such an awesome dude just continuing to excavate his pond & not chasing them away..then again he’s also remarkably kind to the chickens & cat too so I don’t know why I was even surprised! Awesome video! ☺️

[@godlessevilfeeling]

Eric has some balls wearing shorts around that area with the bog and woods, Y'all might not have to eat as much if you wore pants and didn't let the mosquitos drain all you blood. lol

[@peggyrooney7557]

As always, love your videos 📸 and your teaching.. Love the salmon caviar on a Onion and or Garlic bagel with cream cheese. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@urankjj]

Your squaw candy looked great, I could eat that stuff everyday. We would cut ours into very thin strips, brine and air dry, and then cold smoke with drift wood, (smoker above ground, fire pit below ground, both connected by stove pipe) for 24 hours or more. I would be snacking on that all the way through winter. Still missing the Great Land..☹

[@Robertrls01]

I love it. nothing like fresh fish, totally jealous your able to do that right in your back yard... Great Video

[@terrigross2820]

When we canned Salmon, we left all the bones in it, as they just make it taste better, great calcium, and the bones are real soft after pressure cooking them!!!

[@analarson2920]

So true

[@tomvoyt3522]

I smoke my salmon in 2 inch steaks wrapped in the skins. The bones make it taste good also

[@TracyMae]

i love learning new things from your videos

[@kutrabilada8865]

Have you tried frying the fish roe just like fish filet? t's easier and delicious. I sprinkle garlic powder, cumin powder, cayenne pepper and salt on it.

[@hansvantonder3369]

That just looks freaking amazing guys, well done, bet it tastes incredible!