trial run at making LOX

[smker]

that was different and not what i had expected,
 

 

[mountainhawg]

that was different and not what i had expected,
 

What was different and not what you expected? I followed that recipe also and currently have a long piece of salmon in the brine/rub right now. 

I used brown sugar instead of white, I was surprised by the orange and lemon, but decided to give it a go anyway. I'm use to either just brine/rub or adding some fresh dill. I am not going to wash it off as long as he stated. My last batch that used more salt than this became almost salt free under 7 minutes under running cold water.   

 

[daveomak]

that was different and not what i had expected,  What was different... DaveOmak
 

What was different and not what you expected? I followed that recipe also and currently have a long piece of salmon in the brine/rub right now. 

I used brown sugar instead of white, I was surprised by the orange and lemon, but decided to give it a go anyway. I'm use to either just brine/rub or adding some fresh dill. I am not going to wash it off as long as he stated. My last batch that used more salt than this became almost salt free under 7 minutes under running cold water.  

Do not rinse under running water.....  follow bbally's directions..... without having to reread it, If I remember correctly, he stated, "soak in an ice water bath...."   That is assuming you made the proper salinity degree brine solution....  Rinsing under running water will harm the surface texture of the salmon.....   These recipes have been developed over centuries and perfected....  Yes, bbally could be that old.... look how smart he is.... you can't get that smart overnight.......

I thought the citrus added a very nice hint of acicity and fragrance.....   I have eaten a lot of lox in my time.... and this recipe was at the top of the list with a few others.....   

 

[mountainhawg]

Thanks Dave. So far I have followed his recipe to the letter. I take it out of the rub/brine tomorrow and will soak only. Yes, the recipe is a soak in ice water. I didn't explain myself too well with the running water. That recipe called for running cold fresh water into a bath (in a bowl) containing the salmon just for a fresh water circulation in - salty water out. I do like salty lox! 

Gil