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Alder Smoked Scallops with Citrus and Garlic Butter Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ – 2 pounds Sea Scallops (about 15-20 scallops)
  • 2 Tblsp Lemon Juice
  • Freshly Ground Black Peppercorns as needed
  • Kosher Salt as needed
  • 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
  • ½ small Orange Zest
  • ½ small Orange Juice
  • 14 Tblsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 ½ Tblsp fresh Parsley or Tarragon, chopped

Directions

  1. Rinse the scallops under cold water and remove the “catch”, the small muscle running vertically on the side of the scallop.  Pat dry. 
  2. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and arrange them on Bradley Magic Mats on a smoker rack. 
  3. Prepare your Bradley Smoker with Alder Bisquettes.  Set temperature to 92°C (200°F).
  4. Smoke for 20-35 minutes (depending on size of scallops) or until the scallops are just translucent and slightly firm.  Do not overcook as the scallops with be rubbery and tasteless.
  5. Whilst the scallops are smoking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium/low heat.  Add the garlic, orange zest, orange juice, Worcestershire Sauce and parsley.  Simmer for 5 minutes.  Keep warm.
  6. Serve the scallops hot with the warm citrus butter sauce.
  7. Enjoy.

Recipe compliments of Traegergrills

Honey Orange Smoked Turkey Legs

Ingredients

  • 6 Turkey Legs (1 to 1 ½ pounds each)
  • 4 Quarts (1 gallon) water
  • ¾ cup Honey
  • ¾ cup coarse Salt (sea or kosher)
  • 1 Tbsp Bradley Cure (or Pink Curing Salt, Prague Powder or Insta Cure No.1)
  • The zest (remove it in strips with a vegetable peeler) and juice of 1 Orange
  • 4 Whole Cloves
  • 4 Allspice Berries, lightly crushed with the side of a cleaver
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks (3 inches each)
  • 1 Tbsp Whole Black Peppercorns
  • Bradley Flavour BisquettesCherry

Directions

  1. Make the brine: Combine 2 quarts of water, the honey, salt, curing salt, orange zest and juice, cloves, allspice, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, and peppercorns in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil over high heat, whisking to dissolve the salt and sugar. Remove from the heat and add the remaining 2 quarts water. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. 
  2. Rinse the turkey drumsticks in a colander under cold running water. Prick the skin on all sides with a fork or needle.
  3. Add the turkey drumsticks to the brine, making sure they’re completely submerged. You can hold them down with a dinner plate or a resealable plastic bag filled with ice. Brine the drumsticks in the refrigerator for 48 hours.
  4. When you’re ready to smoke, drain the drumsticks and discard the brine. Pick off and discard any clinging spices. Blot the drumsticks dry with paper towels.
  5. Set up your Bradley Smoker and preheat to 121°C (250°F). (I like to smoke the turkey with Cherry Bisquettes)
  6. Place the drumsticks on the wire grates in the smoker. Smoke the turkey legs until darkly browned and very tender (3 to 4 hours). You’re looking for an internal temperature of 76°C (170°F) on an instant-read thermometer.
  7. Do not be alarmed (on the contrary-be proud) if the meat under the skin is pinkish: That’s a chemical reaction to the cure and the smoke. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Recipe by: Steven Raichlen

Photo courtesy of Richard Dallett

Smoked Salmon with Orange Hoisin Glaze

Ingredients

  • 1 large Salmon fillet, about 2 pounds
  • ½ cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 2/3 cup Orange juice
  • ½ cup Honey
  • 1 ½ tbsp Sriracha Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp toasted Sesame Seeds
  • Bradley Flavour Bisquettes (Alder or Pacific Blend)

Directions

  1. Make the marinade by mixing together the hoisin sauce, orange juice, honey, sriracha sauce, sesame oil and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Measure out ½ cup of the marinade and set aside. Place the salmon in a flat dish and pour the remaining marinade over the salmon. Flip the salmon a couple times to ensure that all the salmon is coated in the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 3-4 hours. Flip the salmon every hour.
  2. Set the Smoker to 250°F (121°C) using Alder or Pacific blend bisquettes.
  3. Smoke the fish for around 3 hours or until the internal temperature of the fish reaches 145°F (60°C).
  4. During the smoking time, pour the ½ of reserved marinade in a small saucepan. Let it come to a low boil and let it reduce until it thickens and turns into a nice glaze. This takes about 10 minutes or so. Remove from heat.
  5. Once the salmon has finished smoking, place it on a serving platter. Brush with the glaze. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve.