Ingredients
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5 - 6
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2
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1
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1/4
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1/2
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1/4
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1
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2
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-
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1/2
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2
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1/3
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1/4
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2/3
Directions
Steps
1
Done
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With Tweezers or Pliers, Pull Out the Intermuscular Bones of Salmon. |
2
Done
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in a Non-Reactive Dish (glass, Porcelain, Enamel or Stainless) Large Enough to Accommodate the Salmon Without Crowding, Scatter Half of the Sliced Onions and Sprinkle Half of the Dill on the Onions. |
3
Done
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in a Small Mixing Bowl Combine the Salt, Sugar, Peppercorns and Juniper Berries and Mix Them Well. |
4
Done
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Rub Half of This Mixture Into the Flesh Side of the Salmon and Spoon Rub Half the Juice and Vanilla on the Flesh; Set the Salmon, Flesh Side Down on the Dill and Onions. |
5
Done
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Rub Remaining Salt Mixture Into Skin Side of Salmon and Remaining Lemon Juice Mixture Over That. Lay Remaining Dill on Salmon, Then Cover With Last of Onion Slices. |
6
Done
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Cover With Plastic Wrap, Then Weigh the Salmon Down With Bricks, Small Iron Skillets or Canned Goods. |
7
Done
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Cover the Dish and Weights With Aluminum and Refrigerate For 2 to 3 Days. |
8
Done
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During the Marination Time, Spoon the Juices the Salmon Give Off and Marinade Back Over the Salmon. |
9
Done
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After 2 to 3 Days, or When Ready to Serve, Remove Salmon from the Marinade and Scrape Off Dill and Onions from Skin Side, but Leave It on For Garnish from Flesh Side. |
10
Done
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Slice Salmon as Thinly as Possible on Diagonal Toward Tail and Serve With Mustard Sauce. or Set Slices of Salmon With a Dab of Mustard Sauce on Black Bread For Hors D'oeuvres. |
11
Done
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to Make Sauce, Mix Two Mustards, Sugar and Vinegar Until Pasty. With a Wire Whisk, Slowly Beat in Oil Until It Forms a Thick Mayonnaise Like Mixture. Stir in Chopped Dill. |