Over the years, the words lox and smoked salmon have become intermingled. Older generations might still know the difference, but younger and middle-aged people often think that smoked salmon and lox is the same thing. To make it even more confusing, the terms change in different areas of the country. True traditional lox is growing increasingly uncommon, and as this happens, the word lox lives on in another form.
You might be dreaming of salmon on bagels with cream cheese topped with capers and finely slivered red onions. The word lox has really evolved to mean just that.
Do you have any other burning questions about smoking and all things salmon? Smoked Sockeye salmon also has that can't-miss reddish hue. Proper refrigeration, a fresh appearance and vibrant color go without saying.
But that color can be helped along by good ol' Red No. The best-quality stuff won't have additives and will have a label with more specifics, such as where it's from and whether it was farmed or wild-caught. Also look at the freshness date, which can vary depending on the producer from a few weeks to two months out.
The further out, the better. Lox and its smoked counterparts aren't the sort of food you want sitting around. Keep them refrigerated and sealed once you open them, and eat within two to three days. If you've never had lox, it is cured smoked salmon. Lox is a popular bagel topping in NYC. But it seems that many people from other parts of the country have never heard of it. And this is so sad, because salty smoky lox with cream cheese on a bagel is just so so good!
Related recipe: 15 Amazing Lox Recipes. Good question! They are both raw salmon that is cured with salt. However, smoked salmon is also smoked after it is cured. Lox is just cured salmon. So smoked salmon has an extra layer of flavor from the smoke. The cool thing is you can give homemade lox the smokey flavor just by using smoked sea salt.
You don't have to bother with any smokers but you still get the tasty smoked salmon flavor! This recipe below recommends using smoked sea salt you can get smoked sea salt on Amazon , this bag will last you a while! And if you are planning on using this homemade lox in any recipes, you can use lox and smoked salmon interchangeably in recipes!
There's a detailed explanation about the difference between smoked salmon and lox on The Kitchn, if you are interested in learning more. That's nuts. So you can imagine my excitement when when I learned you can make lox at home. Curing salmon to make lox is safe and easy. The salt seeps into the salmon and kills any bacteria during the days of salt curing.
That's the whole point of curing salmon - to preserve it longer! The official recommendation is to use only sushi grade salmon the kind that can be eaten raw to make lox.
I've made lox with non-sushi grade salmon many times and everyone was fine, however please use your judgement and make sure you use a quality sushi from a reputable seller. I prefer using a fatty salmon to make lox because I find that the texture is much with those little streaks of fat in between the salmon meat.
Think of it like steak - you want it to be nicely marbled for the most tender, delicious steak. Lox is so easy to make, and only takes a few minutes of hands-on time. The salmon does take days to cure depending on how salty you want it , so you do have to plan ahead if you want to enjoy it for breakfast. This recipe is so worth waiting for. Fresh salmon fillets are so much cheaper than buying small packages of prepared lox.
And home cured salmon doesn't have any nitrites or other preservatives added to it other than salt, obviously. Homemade lox also tastes fresher.
You can bite through it like a hot knife through butter, while store-bought lox is usually chewier. Lox is keto. It is low carb and rich in healthy omega-3s and healthy fatty acids, just like regular salmon.
Lox makes a GREAT option for keto breakfast or an easy keto snack if served with cucumber slices or on a low carb tortilla or bread with cream cheese. The awesome thing about making your own lox is that you can experiment with different flavors of salt, herbs, and seasonings. Try a chili lime version with some lime juice and chili powder, or add some dried herbs for a Mediterranean flavor. One of my favorite ways to use lox is for this Lox Appetizer Platter that I've put together.
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