Sugar-and-Spice Brined Salmon Recipe | Epicurious

Sugar-and-Spice Brined Salmon Recipe | Epicurious

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Bruising the spices means to almost—but not quite—crush the whole spice seeds or pods. By pressing on the spices with a pestle or the side of a knife, you release the natural oils, making the...

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  • vodka
  • salmon
  • dill
  • main
  • dinner
  • nut free
  • gluten free
  • dairy free
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup vodka
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons coarse salt, either kosher or sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons mixed pickling spice, bruised
  • 2 teaspoons dill seeds, bruised
  • 1 1/2-pound salmon fillet
  • Large bunch of fresh dill (optional)

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