Salmon Gravlax Recipe
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Ingredients
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Gravlax Ingredients
Method
Gravlax Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cure
In a bowl, mix the coarse sea salt, brown sugar, and crushed black peppercorns together.
- 2
Prepare the Salmon
Place the salmon fillet skin-side down on a piece of plastic wrap. Rub the salt mixture evenly over the fillet.
- 3
Add Dill
Lay the fresh dill over the salmon, covering it completely.
- 4
Wrap and Refrigerate
Wrap the salmon tightly in plastic wrap. Place it in a shallow dish and put a weight on top. Refrigerate for 48 hours.
- 5
Slice the Gravlax
After 48 hours, unwrap the salmon and rinse off the cure. Pat dry and slice thinly against the grain.
