Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1poundsalmon fillet, bones removed
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½cupkosher salt
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½cupwhite sugar
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9dropsliquid smoke flavoring (Optional)
Cooking Directions
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Rinse salmon with water; pat dry with paper towels.
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Lay a piece of plastic wrap onto a flat surface. Mix together kosher salt and sugar in a small bowl. Pour 1/2 of the salt mixture onto the plastic wrap; lay salmon on top. Cover salmon with remaining salt mixture.
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Fold plastic wrap around salmon until secure; cover with a second layer of plastic wrap. Transfer to a 9×9-inch baking pan; cover with an 8×8-inch baking pan. Place a heavy object onto the smaller baking pan to weigh salmon down. Cure in the refrigerator until salmon’s surface is silky, about 48 hours.
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Fill a large bowl with ice water. Fill a second bowl with cold water and 3 drops liquid smoke.
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Unwrap salmon and dip in liquid smoke mixture to rinse. Remove to ice water and let sit, submerged, for 30 minutes. Repeat rinsing and submerging 2 more times, adding 3 drops liquid smoke to ice water each time.
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Dry salmon with paper towels. Slice with a sharp knife, starting at the thin edge.
Editor’s Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of salt. The actual amount of salt consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe8 | |
Calories120 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 3g |
4% |
Saturated Fat 1g |
3% |
Cholesterol 24mg |
8% |
Sodium 5719mg |
249% |
Total Carbohydrate 13g |
5% |
Total Sugars 13g |
|
Protein 10g |
21% |
Vitamin C 1mg |
1% |
Calcium 20mg |
2% |
Iron 0mg |
2% |
Potassium 192mg |
4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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