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Cold-Smoked Salmon Gravlax

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This dish is simple and simply delicious. Salmon is cold-smoked over apple wood, then served alongside 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

  • 1 (2 lb) skin-on, sushi-grade salmon fillet, pin bones removed

  • 2 bunches of fresh dill

  • capers

  • Thinly sliced red onion

  • fresh dill

  • cream cheese

  • lemon wedges

  • 1

    In a medium bowl, stir together the salt, sugar, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.

    • 1 Cup Kosher salt

    • 1 Cup Sugar

    • 1 Tablespoon Freshly ground black pepper

  • 2

    On a clean surface, turn the salmon skin-side up. Sprinkle about half of the salt mixture over the salmon and rub it in. Arrange half of the dill on the bottom of a baking dish large enough to hold the salmon. Set salmon skin-side down on the dill, then rub the remaining salt mixture all over the top and sides of the salmon. Top with the remaining dill. Cover with plastic wrap, then set a smaller baking dish or plate on top and weigh down with cans of beans. Cure in the refrigerator for 2 days.

    • 1 (2 lb) skin-on, sushi-grade salmon fillet, pin bones removed

    • 2 bunches of fresh dill

  • 3

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

  • 4

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 165˚F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available.

    : 165 ˚F

  • 5

    Place the salmon on a wire rack. Place the rack directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and smoke for 30 minutes.

    : 165 ˚F

  • 6

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

    • capers

    • Thinly sliced red onion

    • fresh dill

    • cream cheese

    • lemon wedges

Traeger Staples: How to Smoke Salmon

A step-by-step guide to how to smoke salmon. From smoked salmon rub and the best wood for smoking salmon to cooking times, internal cooking temperatures, nutritional information, and more.

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