Cured Salmon Lox (super easy!)
Easiest way to make lox at home. You just need some salmon, salt, pepper, and an abundance of time and patience.
Servings: 1 lb lox
Cost: $10-$35 (depending on type of salmon)
Ingredients
- 1 lb Salmon fillet
- 3 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- Herbs/spices: dill, cracked pepper, etc. (optional)
Instructions
- Cut salmon to needed amount (if cutting yourself) or ask them to cut it for you at the fish counter.
- Wash the salmon and dry using paper towels. Lay it into a casserole dish.
- Combine salt and sugar and mix well together.
- Sprinkle salt and sugar mixture over salmon on all sides. Add herbs (if using).
- Cover salmon with clear wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours, flipping in between.
- Take out cured salmon, or lox, wash off with cooled boiled water, dry using paper towels and slice thinly.
- Serve on a sandwich, in sushi, or in other recipes.