This homemade lox recipe takes some time to prepare, but the investment is well worth it. I prefer my lox without the smoky flavor. Try it once, and see if you agree.
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillet, bones removed
- ½ cup kosher salt
- ½ cup white sugar
- 9 drops liquid smoke flavoring (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Rinse salmon with water; pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Fill a large bowl with ice water. Fill a second bowl with cold water and 3 drops liquid smoke.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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 (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 120 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat3g | 4% |
Saturated Fat1g | 3% |
Cholesterol24mg | 8% |
Sodium5719mg | 249% |
Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
Total Sugars13g | |
Protein10g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 3% |
Calcium20mg | 2% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium192mg | 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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