*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                                 GRAVLAX

Recipe By     : COOKING LIVE SHOW #CL8782
Serving Size  : 0    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : New Text Import                  Cooking Live

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      whole         salmon, cut into two fillets
     1/4  cup           kosher salt
     1/4  cup sugar     
   1      tablespoon    freshly ground pepper
   1      bunch         dill sprigs, rinsed and patted dry
     1/4  cup           Tequila, optional


In a baking dish just large enough to hold salmon, arrange 1 salmon 
fillet,
skin side down. In a bowl, combine the salt, sugar, and pepper. 
Scatter
evenly over fillet. Scatter dill evenly over salmon. Sprinkle Tequila 
over
salmon, if desired. Top with the other half of the salmon, skin side 
up.
Cover with plastic wrap and weight with a plate and brick or heavy 
cans.
Chill for 48 hours. Scrape away dill and seasonings and pat dry with 
paper
towels. Slice thinly and serve on dark bread

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