Curing a filet of salmon

5 years ago

I'm trying this out for the first time. It's curing in a mix of salt, sugar, juniper berries and black pepper. Every website gives different curing times, from overnight to several days. Have any of you done this?

It won't be smoked after.

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zepherine1963
5 years ago
I have never made this before either but after seeing a recipe the other day ,I had also decided to make one for the first time for New Year!

As you also found out, it seems every recipe is different on the curing times.

I love anything salmon, would love to know how it turns out!
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lindac92
5 years ago
3 to 4 days.....and IMHO...you need some dill in the mix. Love lox!
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sleevendog (5a NY 6aNYC NL CA)
5 years ago
We salt cure and cold smoke so rarely, maybe twice a year, I always have to search all over again. I tend to trust those that explain different salts and thickness of the filets. A favorite chef/recipe creator, mature and not a millennial blogger, 😂. The ones that say, "it's so easy", and then we end up with a salt bomb. It is 'easy' but so many like it certain ways/methods. Based on experience but I doubt we will ever get there.

We plan on cold smoking mid week and starting a salt cure about the same time. Have fresh dill in last delivery. I bet dried would be fine? One of the few herbs that retains flavor when dried. Maybe fresh as a garnish.
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