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There are 2 things about this recipe that are perfect for me! First, I have been trying to learn more about Danish cooking. Second, I love salmon!
In my search for Danish recipes, I came across this website, International Cuisine. Of all the recipes that I found to make cured salmon, this one was by far the most simple and it worked fantastically! So, I am referring you to that website for the recipe and just sharing a bit about what I learned as I made Gravlax, or Cured Salmon for the first time.
I lined a glass baking dish with the plastic wrap that I was going to used to wrap the salmon, then I placed the salmon skin side down on it. Next, I rubbed on the salt and sugar curing mixture and then placed on some fresh dill sprigs. Now, most of the other recipes I had read also used a bit of wine or cider vinegar or mustard in their recipes. This recipe doesn't call for any of that, so it made me nervous. So, I poured about 1/2 a cup of cider vinegar around the edge of the salmon. I don't know if it did anything. I couldn't taste it later on, so you don't have to use it. After I had done it I worried that I shouldn't have, but everything came out great in the end.
Finally, wrap the plastic wrap tightly around your salmon and put the whole thing into the refrigerator for 3 DAYS! That made me really nervous because I didn't want it to go bad. But, all of the recipes required at least 3 days to cure the fish, so I crossed my fingers and did it. I wondered if I would be brave enough to eat it when it finally was all done.
After 3 days, I pulled the salmon out of the refrigerator. There was liquid in the pan that leaks out during the curing process. I drained that off, removed the dill and threw that away and rinsed off all of the salt and sugar mixture. I was pleased to see that the salmon was darker in color and looked just like cured smoked salmon that I have purchased in the store. Except mine wasn't smoked. Now for the moment of truth! Tasting it!
The recipe says to slice it horizontally into thin strips. I struggled with that. It was hard to get a pretty thin slice, but that may have been my knife. I did get a few good slices. Of course, I tasted the very first slice. It was fabulous! This salmon is so flavorful and sweet! I was thrilled with the result.
Since many of the recipes called for mustard. I first served mine on a sprouted wheat roll with a layer of mustard and the salmon on top. I was trying to get that smorgasbord feel.
Later, I boiled some eggs and served a light supper with sprouted wheat toast, slices of eggs topped with gravlax. It was so tasty! My husband loved it, too! I felt so in touch with my Danish roots! I can't wait to try another Danish recipe very soon! Let me know if you give this one a try!
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2/2/2020 01:38:50 pm
Glad you like it but no way could I eat it uncooked, my hubby would though. I pinned this! Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 9, open February 1 to 26.
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2/23/2020 01:05:16 pm
My son and I are big fans of gravlax. He has been wanting to try making it ourselves. This method looks like a winner!
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