Slowly Cooked Salmon

Directions

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   To marinate the salmon, lay a generous length of heavy-duty aluminum foil on a work surface.
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   In a small bowl whisk together the lime juice and cognac.
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   Rub both sides of each steak with the mixture.
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   In another small bowl or ramekin, combine the sugar, salt, and pepper.
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   Rub both sides of each steak with about 2 teaspoons of this mixture.
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   Lay half the fresh dill in the center of the foil and place the steaks side by side on top of the dill.
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   Lay the remaining dill on top of the steaks.
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   Pull the foil over the salmon and seal it to form a tight package.
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   Place the package on a rimmed baking sheet or in a shallow roasting pan.
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    Cover the foil package with a plate or lid and put a weight on top, such as an unopened half-gallon carton of milk.
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    Refrigerate for at least 24 and up to 48 hours.
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    Thirty minutes before you plan to cook the salmon, pour the oil into the insert of the slow cooker and preheat it on HIGH with the cover on.
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    Remove the salmon from the foil and discard the dill.
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    Use a damp paper towel to gently wipe the seasonings off the fish.
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    Place the steaks in one layer in the slow cooker.
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    Cook on HIGH for 90 minutes, and then check the temperature of one steak with an instant-read thermometer.
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    It should register 140F when inserted in the center.
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    (Be sure to wait 90 minutes to do this; lifting the lid allows the heat to escape, which slows the cooking process.)
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    Serve the salmon hot with Mustard Dill Sauce or cold with an herbed mayonnaise.