Product Offerings
Products:
Cold Smoked Salmon: Traditional cold-smoked salmon with a silky, buttery texture
Hot Smoked Salmon: Hot-smoked salmon offering a flaky, tender texture with bold flavor
Product Gallery:
Hot Smoked Branzino
Angel Oak Smokehouse, based in Summerville, South Carolina, is a premier artisanal smokehouse specializing in handcrafted smoked salmon products. Founded and operated by Gantt and Jade Taylor, the company has quickly gained recognition for its uncompromising quality, traditional smoking methods, and dedication to flavor excellence. Angel Oak Smokehouse caters to gourmet retailers, upscale foodservice providers, and discerning seafood lovers across the United States.
Core Products and Offerings
Angel Oak Smokehouse offers two core product lines, both crafted using traditional techniques and premium-grade salmon:
- Cold Smoked Salmon: Silky, buttery texture with a delicate smoky aroma. Cured with a proprietary blend of spices and slowly smoked over select hardwoods to preserve moisture and flavor.
- Hot Smoked Salmon: Rich, flaky texture with bold smoke intensity. Fully cooked through hot smoking, ideal for entrees, salads, and gourmet platters.
Both products are available in multiple portion sizes and packaging formats suitable for wholesale, foodservice, and retail distribution.
Craftsmanship and Smoking Techniques
Angel Oak Smokehouse employs a meticulous small-batch smoking process:
- Sourcing: Uses high-quality Atlantic salmon from trusted farms that follow strict environmental and animal welfare guidelines.
- Curing: Salmon is hand-cured with proprietary seasoning blends and allowed to rest to enhance depth of flavor.
- Smoking: Utilizes traditional cold smoking (below 85°F) and hot smoking (above 160°F) over natural hardwoods, including oak and applewood.
- Quality Control: Each batch is inspected by hand, ensuring consistent texture, taste, and appearance.
This artisanal approach preserves the natural richness of the salmon while imparting a refined smoky profile.
Market Reach and Customer Base
Angel Oak Smokehouse serves a growing base of clients throughout the United States, including:
- Specialty grocery stores and seafood counters
- Gourmet and health-conscious retailers
- High-end restaurants and hotel kitchens
- Online food marketplaces and direct-to-consumer channels
The company’s direct-to-consumer growth is supported by e-commerce capabilities and an active presence on social media, where it engages food enthusiasts and chefs.
Production and Distribution
- The production facility in Summerville is certified for commercial seafood processing, following USDA and FDA regulations.
- All products are vacuum-sealed and flash-chilled post-processing to preserve freshness and extend shelf life.
- The company ships to all 50 states, with a logistics network that includes cold storage and regional distributors.
Annual production volume continues to grow, with a current capacity of approximately 40,000 to 60,000 pounds of smoked salmon per year, depending on seasonal demand and retail contracts.
Brand and Positioning
The brand “Angel Oak Smokehouse” emphasizes craftsmanship, sustainability, and Southern culinary heritage. It is positioned as:
- Premium and artisanal
- Sustainably sourced
- Chef-trusted and consumer-loved
The product line is often featured in regional culinary events and tasting menus, highlighting its use in gourmet applications.
Digital and Media Presence
- Active on Instagram and Facebook, showcasing product photography, behind-the-scenes content, and recipes.
- Featured in regional press and local business showcases for excellence in small-scale food manufacturing.
- Educational video content, including:
These digital efforts help build transparency, trust, and loyalty among end consumers and wholesale buyers alike.
Certifications and Compliance
- FDA-compliant seafood facility
- HAACP-based production process
- Uses sustainable seafood sourcing practices with full traceability
The company adheres to food safety guidelines while maintaining handcrafted production methods—striking a balance between regulation and artisanal quality.
Marketing Materials
This catalog provides detailed product specifications, nutrition facts, packaging options, and usage recommendations for wholesale and foodservice buyers.
Future Growth and Vision
Angel Oak Smokehouse is actively expanding its distribution footprint through:
- New retail partnerships in the Southeast and Northeast U.S.
- Limited edition seasonal smoked products
- Collaborations with regional chefs and farm-to-table restaurants
With its dedication to traditional methods, top-tier ingredients, and superior flavor, Angel Oak Smokehouse is redefining the American smoked salmon experience—one handcrafted fillet at a time.