JUNIPER-FLAVORED GRAVLAX

Juniper-Flavored Gravlax image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 to 16 first courses

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cup kosher salt
1/2 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

Steps:

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 1/2 hours. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.
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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 171, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 176 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams