
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Another Mode: Cut the slices one inch thick, and season them with pepper and salt; butter a sheet of white paper, lay each slice on a separate piece, envelop them in it with their ends twisted; broil gently over a clear fire, and serve with anchovy or caper sauce. When higher seasoning is required, add a few chopped herbs and a little spice.
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Cut slices from an inch to an inch and an half thick
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dry them in a cloth
season with salt and pepper
dredge them in sifted flour
broil on a gridiron rubbed with suet
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Drying the salmon before seasoning removes surface moisture, allowing better salt penetration and creating ideal conditions for browning through the Maillard reaction. The flour coating creates a protective barrier that prevents sticking while developing a delicate crust. Rubbing the gridiron with suet (rendered beef fat with a high smoke point of 400°F) provides lubrication and adds rich flavor while preventing the delicate fish from tearing when flipped.
The salmon can be portioned, dried, and seasoned up to 2 hours ahead. Store uncovered on a wire rack set over a baking sheet in the refrigerator to keep the surface dry. Apply the flour coating just before cooking for best results.
Store leftover broiled salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For best quality, consume cold or at room temperature, as reheating tends to dry out the fish. If you must reheat, do so gently in a 275°F oven for 8-10 minutes until just warmed through.
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The salmon can be portioned, dried, and seasoned up to 2 hours ahead. Store uncovered on a wire rack set over a baking sheet in the refrigerator to keep the surface dry. Apply the flour coating just before cooking for best results.
Store leftover broiled salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For best quality, consume cold or at room temperature, as reheating tends to dry out the fish. If you must reheat, do so gently in a 275°F oven for 8-10 minutes until just warmed through.