Superb Salmonsave
"It's fair to say that Jim E. has spent his life tinkering with salmon rubs and recipes. "The key is the right rub, whether you're cooking meat or fish," he says, referring to dry spice blends that are worked, or "rubbed," into the meat before grilling. "A good rub tenderizes, seasons and also seals the meat. Whether you cook it for two hours or 22 hours, when you cut it, the juices should run out." In all, he says he has more than 1,000 on file. Here's one of his favorites...."
INGREDIENTS
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SUPER SALMON
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1 2- to 3-lb. salmon fillet
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4 tbsp. or more Salmon Rub (below)
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Mayonnaise (optional)
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Charcoal
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Hardwood chips (optional)
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SALMON RUB
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3 tbsp. kosher salt
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2 tbsp. sugar
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1 tbsp. light or dark brown sugar
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2 tsp. ground black pepper
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2 tsp. celery seed
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2 tsp. paprika
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2 tsp. garlic powder
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1 tsp. cayenne
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1 tsp. onion powder
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1/2 tsp. chili powder
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1/4 tsp. ground cumin
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1/4 tsp. ground fennel seed
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