Anyone who has wandered a Pacific Northwest fish market knows the moment: a sample of sticky, mahogany-colored salmon candy, and suddenly you are buying a bag for the drive home. This is that snack. We cure wild Canadian salmon, smoke it slowly over natural hardwood, and brush it with a sweet glaze that turns glossy and caramelized in the smoker. Whole peppercorns in the glaze add a little bite so the sweetness never gets cloying.
What is Indian candy?
Indian candy is the traditional name for salmon candy on the Pacific coast, where Indigenous communities have smoked and preserved salmon for centuries. Strips of salmon are cured with salt and sugar, then hot-smoked until firm, chewy and sweet. It is closer to a gourmet jerky than to the silky lox you would put on a bagel.
Tasting notes
The first impression is sweet and smoky, followed by the savory depth of wild salmon and a warm peppercorn finish. The outside has a pleasant chew while the middle stays moist.
Ways to serve
- By the handful as a road-trip or game-day snack
- On a cheese board next to sharp cheddar, apple slices and crackers
- Chopped over a kale or spinach salad with candied pecans
- On crostini with whipped cream cheese and chives
- Stirred into a creamy pasta right before serving
At a glance
- Fish: wild-caught Canadian salmon
- Style: hot-smoked over hardwood, glazed with peppercorns
- Order sizes: 1 lb, 1.5 lb, 2 lb or 3 lb, packed in 8 oz portions
- Shipping: ships frozen by 2-day delivery within the US
Good to know
Store the packs frozen and thaw them in the refrigerator as you go. Unopened packs keep up to two weeks chilled; once opened, enjoy within a few days.
Prefer an all-sockeye version without pepper? Try our wild sockeye salmon candy strips, or compare the whole candied salmon range.
sally –
I haven’t been able to find good quality salmon candy until someone sent me this one as a gift. I was blown away by the flavor, it has a hit of sweetness with a nice smoke. If you’ve visited the westcoast of the US and has this type of candy you’ll know what im talking about
Rena –
I’ve had this amazing salmon candy on my trips to Vancouver in the past and Im so glad to be able to find something very similar to what I was used to. If your a fan of traditional Vancouver Indian Candy this stuff is the real deal
kathy –
Wow incredible taste
Jacky –
Hands down the best candied salmon on the internet, if you like candied salmon just order it
Leo –
I grew up on the West Coast and have had my fair share of “salmon candy,” and honestly this one hits the mark. The texture is exactly what you want—slightly chewy but still tender—and the balance between sweet and smoky is dialed in perfectly. The peppercorn finish gives it just enough kick to keep it interesting without overpowering the fish. You can tell it’s made from high-quality wild salmon, not the overly sugary stuff you sometimes get. I ended up eating half the pack in one sitting… no regrets.
Westcoast Willy –
I originally bought this for a charcuterie board when friends were coming over, but it barely made it to the table. The glaze has this caramelized sweetness that pairs so well with the natural richness of the salmon. It’s not overly fishy at all—just clean, smoky, slightly sweet flavor. We ended up serving it with cream cheese and crackers and everyone kept asking where it was from. Definitely one of those “hidden gem” gourmet snacks I’ll be reordering.
Rick J –
Tried a lot of salmon candy—this one’s top tier.