Gravlax...why did they call it that?

[SurvivorGirl]

I've never tried nor made Gravlax, but i hear that it's similar to smoked salmon in a way. I want to try making it for my mom b/c she loves smoked salmon (i also like the technique involved).

has anyone tried it? what do you think of it? and also, does this seem like a good recipe?

Recipes : Gravlax with Mustard Sauce : Food Network
Thx!!!

[Andy M.]

Gravlax is a different thing from smoked salmon.

Gravlax is salt cured with spices and herbs, no smoking.

Smoked salmon is smoked, not salt cured.

Lox is salt cured and smoked.

[SurvivorGirl]

ya but, o i don't know what i meant, but is it good?

[Andy M.]

You have to decide for yurself if you like it. I can't give you a literal translation of the work.

[mish]

[quote=SurvivorGirl]I've never tried nor made Gravlax, but i hear that it's similar to smoked salmon in a way. I want to try making it for my mom b/c she loves smoked salmon (i also like the technique involved).quote]

This is how you can make your own:

Messy Gourmet Creations- Recipes for the adventurous


Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Gravlax

Lox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nova Scotia is my personal favorite - less salty, IMO.