Carrie’s Gravlax
RECIPE:
Quality ethically sourced Salmon – Carrie bought hers from Canadian Brother + Sister company Spring Hills Fish
1 cup salt
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp crushed black peppercorns
1 tbsp crushed juniper berries
Mix everything together and use 1/2 to generously coat the inside of the fish. Store the other half in an air tight container or ziplock bag until the next time you make gravlax.
Place a bunch of fresh dill on top of the salt, place the two fish flesh sides together like a sandwich with the salt mixture and dill on the inside.
Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and place on a cookie sheet or in a plastic container (to collect any juices that will develop) in the fridge for 24-48 hours.
The longer you leave it cure more cooked it becomes. Carrie recommends 24hrs for a thin piece of fish or 36-48 hours for a thicker piece of fish.