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FORUM SPONSORS => A-MAZE-N PRODUCTS => Topic started by: DK117 on February 25, 2013, 10:49:23 AM

Title: Amazen Lox
Post by: DK117 on February 25, 2013, 10:49:23 AM
I've been wanting to try this for a very long time.

Spring salmon isn't running yet, so I had to use the dreaded Costco Atlantic Steelhead.   I did a cure of one cup kosher salt, one cup sugar.  4 hours total in the cure, then overnight on a drying rack in the fridge, and then two hours under a fan.  5 hours in the Traeger (turned off) with just an Amazen tube smoker.  Into the freezer for about half an hour, another half an hour in the fridge.  My slicing skills need some work, but also I would have liked a thicker fillet. 

ready to slice
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8506459373_38d8224352.jpg)

plated without sides
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8238/8506479607_037bf68589.jpg)

served
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8512/8507582548_d780324d2a.jpg)

Thanks for looking

DK117
Title: Re: Amazen Lox
Post by: muebe on February 25, 2013, 11:03:01 AM
Looks good!

I did some Lox a few months back. I used a dry surface brine of just kosher salt and 6 hours of cold smoke. It turned out great. I ended up buying a German slicing knife after butchering mine ;)
Title: Re: Amazen Lox
Post by: ACW3 on February 25, 2013, 11:18:29 AM
Man, that looks great!!  I love good lox.  So does my wife. 

I have been using the Alton Brown dry brine method.  He used a mixture of Kosher salt, brown sugar, regular sugar and pepper.  He kept the mixture covered salmon (or steelhead, I've done both) in the refrigerator for 24 hours, turning once.  It's amazing how much liquid comes out of the filets.  I may have to try a different dry brine method.

Art
Title: Re: Amazen Lox
Post by: Barry CB Martin on February 25, 2013, 11:28:33 AM
The photos present it perfectly...I want some.   8)
Title: Re: Amazen Lox
Post by: teesquare on February 25, 2013, 11:34:20 AM
WOW....

My kind of soul food! ;) ;D That is one of my favorite meals - and you really did it justice! Great job!

T
Title: Amazen Lox
Post by: mikecorn.1 on February 25, 2013, 07:02:34 PM
Man, that looks good! So what type of smartphone you using to take pics like that ;) ;D


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Title: Re: Amazen Lox
Post by: RAD on February 25, 2013, 08:17:09 PM
Looks perfect to me. Nice....

I need a bagel and some cream cheese.
Title: Re: Amazen Lox
Post by: drholly on February 25, 2013, 08:51:20 PM
Quote from: RAD on February 25, 2013, 08:17:09 PM
Looks perfect to me. Nice....

I need a bagel and some cream cheese.
X2
Maybe some diced onions and tomatoes and capers too... ;)

David
Title: Re: Amazen Lox
Post by: TentHunteR on February 26, 2013, 04:52:45 PM
Very nice! My wife loves smoked salmon. I need to give this a try.
Title: Re: Amazen Lox
Post by: Keymaster on February 28, 2013, 09:18:33 PM
That is some nice work!! Kudos :)
Title: Re: Amazen Lox
Post by: sparky on February 28, 2013, 09:40:32 PM
thats what i want to do.  nice job.  do you take the skin off the bottom of the filet? 
Title: Amazen Lox
Post by: Chili Head on February 28, 2013, 09:51:03 PM
Looks great!
Title: Re: Amazen Lox
Post by: DK117 on March 14, 2013, 04:04:55 PM
Quote from: sparky1 on February 28, 2013, 09:40:32 PM
thats what i want to do.  nice job.  do you take the skin off the bottom of the filet?
Sorry, I never answered this.  I did a bit of research on this and no, I did not take the skin off during curing or smoking.  Slicing process pretty much took care of the filet and left the skin for disposal.  I think I'll do it again that way for Easter.

DK117
Title: Re: Amazen Lox
Post by: ACW3 on March 14, 2013, 09:58:27 PM
What flavor pellets did you use to smoke the fish?

Art
Title: Re: Amazen Lox
Post by: Smokin Don on March 14, 2013, 11:03:24 PM
Beautiful DK, sure looks good. I have never eaten lox, gotta try it Don
Title: Re: Amazen Lox
Post by: DK117 on March 16, 2013, 01:05:58 PM
Quote from: ACW3 on March 14, 2013, 09:58:27 PM
What flavor pellets did you use to smoke the fish?

Art
I gave up on pellet flavors a while ago (another topic for another thread).  Bear Mountain Hickory for every cook.  Easy to source, easy on the wallet. 

DK117
Title: Re: Amazen Lox
Post by: teesquare on March 16, 2013, 02:12:25 PM
Alder, cherry, peach are nice mild sweet smoke flavors that - for fish, or pork can be really nice.

If you have some 100% flavor wood pellets you can put them in an Amazen smoker ( don't think I would use them as fuel for the grill...without blending them with oak for burn consistency) they can be really good to experiment with.

Now - we have a new sponsor here on LTBBQ-  Milt's Original Gourmet BBQ Pellets - and MIlt makes some amazing sounding flavors - and they are 100% flavor wood. Makes a difference. Check out his site!