Best Maple Cured Salmon Recipes

MAPLE CURED SALMON

Steps:

• Whisk syrup and salt in small bowl until well combined.
• Place salmon in a container just big enough to hold them in a single layer.
• Pour syrup mixture over top, cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove salmon from the brine and place on a roasting rack.
• Let it drain briefly; bake in a preheated 400F oven for 5- 7 minutes (depending on the thickness of the fish).
• To judge doneness, squeeze the fish or prod with a thin-bladed knife.
• The flesh should just begin to flake and will be moist and juicy inside.
• Meanwhile, place Chardonnay, mustard and cream into a small pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 8- 10 minutes to allow liquid to reduce and sauce to thicken.
• Reserve& keep hot while the salmon cooks.
• Just before serving, add the chives and swirl to combine.

SALT CURED MAPLE SALMON

Steps:

• Mix all dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl until completely combined.
• Coat salmon in cure, and reserve 40 per cent of mixture.
• Lay salmon skin side down on a baking sheet with half of remaining cure underneath.
• Mix in maple syrup to remaining cure and coat exposed salmon in wet cure.
• Wrap tightly in cellophane and leave in refrigerator for three days.
• Flip salmon once every 24 hours for best results.
• Once salmon is cured, rinse cure off well and slice salmon thinly and on a slight bias.