Cured Sustainable Blue Salmon recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 13 2026
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Cured Sustainable Blue Salmon Recipe

Inspired by Drift
Time3h
Serves4

Canadian rye, beets

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Ingredients

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Cured Salmon

Pickled Beets

Rye Cracker

Method

Curing the Salmon

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cure

    In a bowl, mix the coarse sea salt, brown sugar, chopped dill, and lemon zest.

  2. 2

    Cure the Salmon

    Coat the salmon fillet with the cure mixture, ensuring it is fully covered. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 48 hours.

Pickling the Beets

  1. 3

    Prepare the Pickling Liquid

    In a small pot, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer until sugar dissolves.

  2. 4

    Pickle the Beets

    Place the cubed beets in a jar and pour the hot pickling liquid over them. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 24 hours.

Making the Rye Crackers

  1. 5

    Prepare the Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine rye flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.

  2. 6

    Bake the Crackers

    Roll out the dough thinly on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes until crisp.

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