Name: Smoked and Cured Salmon with Orange Zest
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 center-cut salmon fillet -; 2 1/2 tbsp. kosher salt -; 2 tbsp. light brown sugar -; 1 tsp. ground coriander -; Finely grated zest of 1 orange -; 2 tbsp. vodka -

Smoked and Cured Salmon with Orange Zest

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Ingredients for - Smoked and Cured Salmon with Orange Zest

1. 1 center-cut salmon fillet -

2. 2 1/2 tbsp. kosher salt -

3. 2 tbsp. light brown sugar -

4. 1 tsp. ground coriander -

5. Finely grated zest of 1 orange -

6. 2 tbsp. vodka -

How to cook deliciously - Smoked and Cured Salmon with Orange Zest

1. Stage

Assemble the smoker by spreading 1/2 cup small, dry hardwood chips over the bottom of the smoker, then place the drip tray and rack directly on the chips. (To jury-rig a smoker, line a wok or disposable aluminum baking pan with heavy-duty foil and spread with dry wood chips; top with another layer of foil — to catch drips — and a rack. Cover the wok or pan by sealing it tightly with a lid or sheet of foil.)

2. Stage

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 heat; smoke for 30 seconds longer.

3. Stage

Set the salmon, skin side up, in a glass baking dish. Mix the salt, brown sugar, coriander, and orange zest; rub the spice mix and the vodka over both sides of the salmon. Cover and refrigerate for 3 days, turning daily.

4. Stage

Rinse the salmon fillet and pat dry. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the salmon on an angle, cutting toward the tail, and serve.