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Salmon poaching

32 replies

CoolNavyTraybake · 23/01/2025 22:20

Hi,
looking for tips on poaching a 7lbs salmon in an Aga without a fish kettle. Any tips much appreciated!! Birthday party on Saturday and can’t get a fish kettle in time!!

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TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 23/01/2025 22:24

murasaki · 23/01/2025 22:22

Also, how long until someone says they've successfully done it in a dishwasher.

Three minutes!

murasaki · 23/01/2025 22:24

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 23/01/2025 22:23

I recall someone saying you can poach a salmon by wrapping it in foil and putting in the dishwasher (don't add a dishwasher tablet!)
(I've never tried it though. )

Ha, 1 minute then.

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 23/01/2025 22:23

I recall someone saying you can poach a salmon by wrapping it in foil and putting in the dishwasher (don't add a dishwasher tablet!)
(I've never tried it though. )

murasaki · 23/01/2025 22:22

Also, how long until someone says they've successfully done it in a dishwasher.

MaggieFS · 23/01/2025 22:22

Me three!

murasaki · 23/01/2025 22:22

So did I!

Newyearsametroubles · 23/01/2025 22:21

Oh! I thought this was about stealing…