Juniper-Flavored Gravlax

Published October 28, 2000

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2 hours 45 minutes, plus 3-5 days' refrigeration
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Molly O'Neill

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Ingredients

Yield:12 to 16 first courses
  • 4 cup kosher salt

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 tablespoons cracked white peppercorns

  • 2 teaspoons juniper berries, crushed

  • 2 pounds center-cut salmon fillet, skin on

  • 3 bunches fresh dill

  • 2 tablespoons gin

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Nutritional analysis per serving

8 grams carbs; 36 milligrams cholesterol; 171 calories; 2 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 9 grams fat; 176 milligrams sodium; 13 grams protein; 7 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl, combine the salt, sugar, peppercorns and juniper. Using your hands, rub 1 cup of the mixture all over the salmon. Transfer to a glass baking dish and cover with the remaining mixture. Scatter dill over the salmon and set aside at room temperature for 2 ½ hours. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.

  2. Step 2

    When ready to serve, remove plastic and discard dill. Transfer the salmon to a cutting board and drizzle with the gin. Slice thinly on the diagonal. Serve with bread and garnishes of choice.

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A vitual dead on ringer for my own gravlax, except I use turbinado sugar. It gives a tiny caramel note that is very nice.

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Adapted from Aquavit restaurant, New York

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