Danish Gravlaks (lox) Cured Salmon
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[edit] Description
This is traditionally part of any Danish Smorgaasbord., Also wonderful for any recipe calling for Lox - appetizers etc. The wine and cognac cures the raw salmon. This cannot be compared to smoked salmon the process is very different nor do I recommend grilling it. It is ready after curing sliced very thinly. It is wonderfull on a bagel with cream cheese, chopped sweet Onion , capers and served with scrambled eggs.
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[edit] Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs filet red salmon, boned, skin on
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked white pepper
- 8 sprigs dill (enough to lightly cover the filet)
- 1/4 cup cognac
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
[edit] Directions
Combine the Sugar, salt sprinkle on to the flesh side of the salmon.
Cover loosely with fresh dill sprigs, press spices and dill into salmon.
In a glass or ceramic shallow dish, just large enough to hold the salmon mix the cognac& wine.
Place the salmon skin side up into the dish.
Cover the dish loosely with plastic wrap and place a board the size to the salmon on top, weight it with apprx a 2-3 lb weight, tighten the plastic wrap Place in fridge and allow to marinate for 3-4 days.
Transfer salmon to a cutting board and cut the salmon horizontally into thin slices.
