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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: firstlight on November 16, 2013, 11:45:01 PM

Title: Gravlax Video
Post by: firstlight on November 16, 2013, 11:45:01 PM

Thanks for the great video on preparing Gravlax Rod.
Have read about it etc. but seeing it actually being done sure takes the guess work out of it.
Anyone interested I this method should check it out.

Title: Re: Gravlax Video
Post by: Rodney on November 16, 2013, 11:47:59 PM

Thanks Bruce. ;) Also we did that video not to show everyone it is the only way to do it, but it's how we do it so if you do it differently or add other ingredients, love to hear it. We really enjoy eating it when prepared that way. So far we've mostly been eating it with bread and crackers. Must be pretty good with salad as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuAQFL24Mjc

Title: Re: Gravlax Video
Post by: salmonlander on November 17, 2013, 04:54:25 PM

very well done, especially like the music.

Title: Re: Gravlax Video
Post by: grumpy on November 17, 2013, 06:19:17 PM

good instruction thanks

Title: Re: Gravlax Video
Post by: milo on November 17, 2013, 07:02:56 PM

Thanks Rodney.
Very nice tutorial.

I will give it a try with one of my frozen coho fillets.

What do you think about using demerara sugar instead of brown?

Title: Re: Gravlax Video
Post by: sbc hris on November 17, 2013, 07:50:36 PM

Great job on the vid, and the fish looks very tasty.

Title: Re: Gravlax Video
Post by: Rodney on November 17, 2013, 07:58:04 PM

Quote from: milo on November 17, 2013, 07:02:56 PM

Thanks Rodney.
Very nice tutorial.

I will give it a try with one of my frozen coho fillets.

What do you think about using demerara sugar instead of brown?

Thanks Milo. Someone on FWR's Facebook page commented that he uses demerara sugar and it gives off a bit stronger Molasses flavor but it's really good.

Title: Re: Gravlax Video
Post by: milo on November 18, 2013, 03:25:08 PM

Quote from: Rodney on November 17, 2013, 07:58:04 PM

Thanks Milo. Someone on FWR's Facebook page commented that he uses demerara sugar and it gives off a bit stronger Molasses flavor but it's really good.

Hmmm...maybe half & half would be the ticket? ;)

Title: Re: Gravlax Video
Post by: milo on December 17, 2013, 01:56:25 PM

Quote from: Rodney on November 17, 2013, 07:58:04 PM

Thanks Milo. Someone on FWR's Facebook page commented that he uses demerara sugar and it gives off a bit stronger Molasses flavor but it's really good.

So, I bit the bullet and made two steelhead fillets following your video instructions to the T. The only change I made was to use demerara sugar instead of brown.
I am pleased to report EXCELLENT results. Reducing the amount of salt is the ticket. I used about 2/3 of a cup of salt to one cup of sugar, and it's still plenty. Next time I am going with half a cup only.

I might smoke it for half an hour on low temperature to give it that smokey flavour. I kind of miss it.

Title: Re: Gravlax Video
Post by: Ian Forbes on December 17, 2013, 05:32:04 PM

Ah, and here I was thinking the topic was about an Asian knockoff for Gravol (Dimenhydrinate)  ;D

Title: Re: Gravlax Video
Post by: Rodney on December 18, 2013, 03:51:58 PM

Quote from: Ian Forbes on December 17, 2013, 05:32:04 PM

Ah, and here I was thinking the topic was about an Asian knockoff for Gravol (Dimenhydrinate)  ;D

We make that too, which you'll need after eating this! ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udA9xHUJyIA

Good to hear that it turns out Milo. :) I'll be making another batch in a few days from now before Christmas. :)

Title: Re: Gravlax Video
Post by: chief on December 24, 2013, 09:14:40 PM

Been many years since I made my own but followed the video plus Milo's suggestion for 50/50 sugar/salt . Turned out great according to guests who tried it and  for my taste it was excellent . Will have to make anotther batch soon ! :)