Gravlax (Cured Salmon)
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Gravlax (Cured Salmon)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 -3 pound salmon, (center cut)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • pinch of saltpeter
  • Few sprigs of fresh dill

Directions

  1. Split salmon, bone, rub all sides with olive oil.
  2. Mix salt, sugar, pepper, allspice, saltpeter and season fish.
  3. Place fish in enamel pan or glass dish and top with sprigs of dill.
  4. Put fish in a light press by placing a heavy flat plate on it for 24-36 hours.
  5. Keep refrigerated.
  6. Drain liquid, wipe off spices, slice thinly and serve with or without gravlax sauce.

Other Information

Author: Mrs Ragnar Nyback

Contributor: Point Adams Packing Co

Source: Savory Seafoods of Oregon (1957-07-01)

Category: Seafood

Ingredients: salmon, olive oil, salt, sugar, pepper, allspice, saltpeter, dill

Equipment: measuring cups, measuring spoons, knife, refrigerator

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