Homemade Lox

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(25)

This homemade lox recipe takes some time to prepare, but the investment is well worth it. I prefer my lox without the smoky flavor. Try it once, and see if you agree.

close up view of Homemade Lox with red onions, capers, cream cheese in a everything bagel sandwich
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 days 30 mins
Total Time:
2 days 50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound salmon fillet, bones removed

  • ½ cup kosher salt

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 9 drops liquid smoke flavoring (Optional)

Directions

  1. Rinse salmon with water; pat dry with paper towels.

  2. Lay a piece of plastic wrap onto a flat surface. Mix together kosher salt and sugar in a small bowl. Pour 1/2 of the salt mixture onto the plastic wrap; lay salmon on top. Cover salmon with remaining salt mixture.

  3. Fold plastic wrap around salmon until secure; cover with a second layer of plastic wrap. Transfer to a 9x9-inch baking pan; cover with an 8x8-inch baking pan. Place a heavy object onto the smaller baking pan to weigh salmon down. Cure in the refrigerator until salmon's surface is silky, about 48 hours.

  4. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Fill a second bowl with cold water and 3 drops liquid smoke.

  5. Unwrap salmon and dip in liquid smoke mixture to rinse. Remove to ice water and let sit, submerged, for 30 minutes. Repeat rinsing and submerging 2 more times, adding 3 drops liquid smoke to ice water each time.

  6. Dry salmon with paper towels. Slice with a sharp knife, starting at the thin edge.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of salt. The actual amount of salt consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

120 Calories
3g Fat
13g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 120
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 5719mg 249%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 10g 21%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 192mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.