Cut salmon into one-and-a-half-inch (four-centimeter) cubes or slightly larger chunks. Pat dry with paper towel.

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, maple syrup, hot honey, soy sauce, mustard, garlic, and black pepper.

Toss salmon cubes gently in the glaze. Marinate for at least two hours, or overnight for best flavor.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Arrange salmon cubes on the baking sheet. Place in oven and bake for 10–14 minutes.

Switch oven setting to broil and broil the fish for one to three minutes to caramelize the edges. Watch it carefully so the maple syrup doesn’t burn. Brush with extra maple syrup or hot honey during the final minute.

Alternatively, bake at 225 degrees Fahrenheit (105 degrees Celsius) for about two hours, then broil lightly for a sticky finish.

Serve over rice bowls, in lettuce cups, on mini skewers, or with avocado and cucumber slices.