A Simple, Flavorful Recipe from Bourbon Barrel Foods

When it comes to weeknight cooking, simplicity and flavor don’t always go hand in hand—but at Bourbon Barrel Foods, we’ve built our craft around making both possible. This Sheet-Pan Salmon & Veggies recipe, straight from our founder Matt Jamie’s Studio Kitchen in Louisville, Kentucky, is proof that a few high-quality ingredients and one good spice blend can transform an everyday dinner into something memorable.

The star of this recipe is our Bourbon Smoked Spice. Slow smoked over reclaimed bourbon barrel staves, Bourbon Smoked Spices bring a deep, smoky sweetness that enhances the natural richness of salmon and roasted vegetables. The result is a dish that’s bold, balanced, and unmistakably Bourbon Country.

You can make this recipe your own with any of our Bourbon Smoked Spice Blends—try them all with The Nice Box - Filled with Bourbon Smoked Sugar & Spice, sixteen miniature tins featuring flavors from our smoked spice and sugar line.

Each blend is crafted in small batches and smoked by hand right here in Kentucky—so no matter which one you choose, you’ll taste that signature Bourbon Smoked flavor that defines Bourbon Barrel Foods.

Recipe: Sheet-Pan Salmon & Veggies

Serves: 2–4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ½–2 lbs salmon fillet (or individual portions)
• 1 lb mixed vegetables (like baby potatoes, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, or Brussels sprouts)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1–2 tsp Bourbon Smoked Garlic Salt (or any Bourbon Smoked Spice Blend)
• Freshly ground pepper (optional)
• Lemon wedges, for serving
• Fresh herbs, for garnish

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Toss vegetables with 1 Tbsp olive oil and ½ tsp of your chosen Bourbon Smoked Spice Blend. Spread on a rimmed sheet pan.
3. Roast for 10 minutes, just until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Brush salmon with remaining olive oil and season generously with your chosen Bourbon Smoked Spice Blend
5. Add salmon to the pan and roast another 10–12 minutes, until cooked through.
6. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of herbs. Serve warm, straight from the pan.
7. Quick tip:

Try substituting chicken, shrimp, or tofu for salmon—the smoky sweetness of our Bourbon Smoked Spices works beautifully with any protein.

Crafted with Intention. Authentically Kentucky.

Every product we make at Bourbon Barrel Foods reflects the values that define us: Authentically Kentucky, Crafted with Intention, and driven by Innovation and Beyond. From our soy sauces to our smoked spices, we believe in slow processes, simple ingredients, and flavor that tells a story.

Cooking this recipe is more than a meal—it’s a connection to Kentucky’s heritage of craftsmanship and community.