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How to Prepare Gravlax

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Weight Down the Gravlax

Weighted Gravlax

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Place a small pan or plate on top of the plastic wrap-covered gravlax. Weight the plate lightly, using a few rocks or canned items (in lieu of the traditional sand and dirt!).

Refrigerate the weighted gravlax for at least 2 days (48 hours) and up to a week.

Every 12 hours, turn the fish “sandwich” over in the brining liquid that has accumulated in the bottom of the pan to ensure that all parts are evenly marinated. Re-cover with the plastic wrap and the weighted pan and return to the refrigerator.

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