Nova Scotian Salmon Gundy
- 1 large piece skinned wild salmon fillet, about 12 ounces (340 g), pinboned
- 3/4 cup (210 g) pickling salt
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup (250 ml) distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
- 1 tablespoon classic pickling spice, in a cloth bag
- Cut the salmon into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes and place in a bowl.
- Add the salt, toss to mix, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Rinse the salmon cubes under cool water to remove the salt, place in a clean bowl, add cold water to cover, and soak in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- In a large, widemouthed Mason jar or wire-bale canning jar, place a layer of fish, then a layer of onion slices.
- Repeat.
- In a covered saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, and pickling spice and bring to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and let infuse for 10 minutes.
- Discard the bag of spices and pour the boiling mix over the fish and onion.
- Seal the jar, let cool, and refrigerate.
- Give the salmon and onion a day or two to pickle.
- They will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month.
salmon fillet, pickling salt, onion, white vinegar, sugar, classic pickling spice
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/nova-scotian-salmon-gundy-388970 (may not work)