Delicate Beetroot and Maple Cured Salmon

Christmas

Beetroot and Maple Cured Salmon Recipe
Featuring Pure Maple Syrup
8-10 portions

Ingredients

  • 1 side of salmon, boned and scaled, skin scored (ask your fishmonger to do this for you if unsure)

  • 200g maple sugar

  • 85g fresh horseradish peeled and finely grated, or grated horseradish from a jar

  • 2 medium raw beetroot (about 250g), coarsely grated, no need to peel

  • 3 tbsp maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust taste)

  • 200g sea salt flakes

  • 1 bunch dill, chopped

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix all of the cure ingredients together.
  2. Stretch two large sheets of cling film over a work surface and spoon over half of the cure. Lay the salmon, skin side down, on the cure, then spoon over the remaining cure mixture. Seal and wrap with lots of cling film and finish with wrapping in tin foil. Place in a container with sides, like a large roasting tray, put a smaller tray on top and weigh it down with a couple of tins. Leave in the fridge for at least two days or up to a week. Don’t be alarmed by the amount of liquid that leaks out, this is normal. Once a day, pour away the liquid, turn the salmon and re-apply the weights.
  3. When ready to serve, unwrap the salmon from the cling film and brush off the marinade. Slice the salmon into thin slivers and serve on toast, bread or blinis.

    Chef’s tip:

    Once made the salmon will sit happily in the fridge for up to a week and can be used just like smoked salmon. We served ours on rye bread with some cream cheese, fresh black pepper and a squeeze of lemon.
The most stunning of salmon dishes, this jewel-coloured maple and beetroot salmon recipe is as delicious as it is beautiful. A festive favourite, this dish will make an eye-catching addition to your Christmas dinner table.

Find more Christmas recipes in our free ‘A Very Maple Christmas’ cookbook here.

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More about maple

The colour and flavour of maple syrup changes in subtle ways during the seasonal harvest

At the start of the sugaring season, the syrup is generally clear, with a light, sweet taste. It becomes darker with a caramelised flavour as the season progresses throughout the spring.

An unopened can of maple syrup keeps for many years

Once the can is opened, syrup should be kept in an airtight container in a cool place.

Maple spread doesn't contain any butter or dairy products

Like all 100% pure maple products, maple spread comes from the sap of the maple tree — that’s all.

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