cold-smoked salmon gravlax
INGREDIENTS
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
As Needed capers, drained
As Needed red onion, sliced
As Needed cream cheese
As Needed lemons
PREPARATION
Steps
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.
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.
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 Pellet Tube 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.
6
Remove from grill and slice thin. Serve with capers, red onion, dill, cream cheese, and lemon. Enjoy!