In a well-ventilated area, set the smoker over high heat. After 1 minute, when smoke rises from all sides, put the salmon on the rack, skin side down. Cover and smoke for 20 seconds. Move off the ...

To make the cure mixture, simply combine the ground spices with the salt and sugar. Line a rimmed baking tray roughly the same size as the piece of salmon with foil, leaving enough over the edge ...

Lox is traditionally a salt-cured fillet from the salmon's belly, an area with the fattiest and richest meat (similar to a pork belly). If you've never had it with a bagel and cream cheese (or a ...

Pack onto the salmon evenly and wrap in cling. Place in the fridge for 8 hours and then turn over and cure for another 8 hours. Remove cling and wash under cold water. Dry with kitchen paper.

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