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Cold-Smoked Salmon Gravlax

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This dish is simple and simply delicious. Cold smoked salmon over apple wood served alongside fresh capers, cream cheese and a healthy dose of fresh dill.

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  • 1 Cup kosher salt

  • 1 Cup sugar

  • 1 Tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 Pound Sushi-Grad Salmon Fillet, Skin-on, Pin Bones Removed

  • 2 Bunch Dill Weed, fresh

  • capers, drained

  • red onion, sliced

  • cream cheese

  • lemons

  • 1

    In a bowl stir together the salt, sugar and black pepper until thoroughly combined. On a work surface, turn salmon skin side up and sprinkle about half of salt mixture all over and rub in.

    • 1 Cup kosher salt

    • 1 Cup sugar

    • 1 Tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

    • 2 Pound Sushi-Grad Salmon Fillet, Skin-on, Pin Bones Removed

  • 2

    Arrange half the dill on the bottom of a baking dish large enough to hold the salmon. Set salmon skin side down on bed of dill.

    • 2 Bunch Dill Weed, fresh

  • 3

    Rub remaining salt mixture all over top and sides of salmon, then top with remaining dill. Cover with plastic, then top with a weight on a smaller baking dish or a plate with cans of beans on top, then place in refrigerator and allow to cure for 2 days.

  • 4

    Remove salmon from refrigerator, rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Allow to sit at room temperature on the counter for 1 hour

  • 5

    When ready to cook, set temperature to 180℉ and preheat for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available. Place salmon onto a baking pan. Fill another baking pan with ice and place baking pan with salmon over ice. Place onto grill and smoke for 30 minutes.

    : 180 ˚F

  • 6

    Remove from grill and slice thin. Serve with capers, red onion, dill, cream cheese, and lemon. Enjoy!

    • As Needed capers, drained

    • As Needed red onion, sliced

    • As Needed cream cheese

    • As Needed lemons

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