Honey & Gin Gravlax
Channel: Neshikha Bees
Date: 13/09/2021

Join Neshikha's Beekeeper Miri and Golani Spirits' David Zibell as they prepare a fun and festive batch of Gravlax from scratch!

Honey-Cured Gravlax:

I spell it lachs. Some spell it lox. But don't call the whole thing off.

What you'll need:
• 1-1.5kg center cut salmon fillet, de-boned
• Ziploc bag(s) or serious plastic wrap
• 2 small bowls
• Pair of plates or dishes for smooshing the salmon while it cures
• 1-1.5kg center-cut salmon fillet, de-boned
o I usually cut the salmon into slabs to fit in the bags. Sizes may vary, so portion your ingredients appropriately
• 30-50 ml gin
• 30g whole-grain mustard
• 30-50g honey
• 100g coarse salt
• 100g sugar
• 10g fresh dill – dry will do, but not 10g, please!
• Spoonful of juniper berries

Phase I:
1. Put the slabs into individual bags (I can’t do Al Pacino, but try to imagine it)
2. Mix the salt and sugar together in a bowl
3. In another bowl mix the mustard, honey, and gin
4. Apportion the salt/sugar mixture among the bags
5. Do the same with the honey/mustard/gin
6. Add 3-5 juniper berries to each bag
7. Apportion the dill among the bags
8. Squeeze out the air and seal
And now- be patient!

Find a spot in your refrigerator to park your bagged slab, preferably between 2 plates, so you can put something heavy on top (there goes Al again…) It’s good to consider the integrity of your bag & plate arrangement at this point, as leaks have been known to occur. This is not a mess you want to have. 
Flip the slab once or twice a day for the next 3-5 days. Up to a week is ok too.

Phase II:
You’ll need a really sharp knife and a cutting board
1. Remove the slabs from the bags and rinse under cold water.
2. Slice as thin (is it thinly?) as you possibly can. There are a variety of techniques. They all work so don’t be intimidated by the guy from Harrods who can dispatch an entire fish in 90 seconds. I no longer fuss with the angle cut, but go straight across and down. But a sharp knife IS essential here, although it tastes just as good shredded.
3. Serve chilled with sliced lemon and/or…

Honey-Mustard Dill 
• 1 tbs dijon mustard
• 1 tbs honey
• 1 tbs chopped, fresh dill - if you must use dried, use less. Freezes well. Makes great gifts!

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