Beet Cured Lox

Name: Beet Cured Lox
Total time: 72 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup freshly grated horseradish; 3¾ cups grated beet; 1 cup kosher salt; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1½ pounds skin-on salmon filet; 1 bunch dill

A beautiful homemade cured salmon dish featuring fresh beets and horseradish. This vibrant pink lox is cured with a mixture of salt, sugar, and aromatic herbs, perfect for serving on bagels or as an elegant appetizer.

8 servings

72 hr 15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 cup freshly grated horseradish
•3¾ cups grated beet
•1 cup kosher salt
•¼ cup granulated sugar
•1½ pounds skin-on salmon filet
•1 bunch dill

Cooking Instructions

1.
Grate beets and horseradish and mix together. Mix salt and sugar then spread generously on salmon filet. Spread beet and horseradish mixture on top of that. Scatter dill sprigs over the top, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cured, about 3 days.
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2.
When salmon feels firm, after about 3 days, remove toppings and discard. Gently rinse filet of remaining salt and sugar and pat dry. Slice very thinly to serve.
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