Name: Citrus-and-Dill Gravlax
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch dill, plus sprigs for serving; 2 grapefruits; 3 lemons; 1¼ cups kosher salt; 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar; 1 Tbsp. cracked black peppercorns; 1 3-lb. boneless side of salmon; Bagels, bialys, pumpernickel or rye bread, cream cheese, sliced red onion, capers, and/or lemon wedges (for serving; optional)

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Many gravlax recipes will instruct you to drain, turn, and babysit the fish while it cures. Not this one: Set it and forget it. Three days later it will be done.

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