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Brine for Smoked Salmon Recipe

A simple and effective brine for preparing smoked salmon.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 50 kcal

Ingredients 

Brine Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon juniper berries
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup white wine

Instructions 

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Stir until salt and sugar are completely dissolved.
  3. Submerge salmon in the brine.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for 8-12 hours.
  5. Remove salmon from brine, rinse, and pat dry.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 3500mg | Potassium: 100mg | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Brine, Smoked Salmon
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