slice thin

When you pull it out of the cure at the end of the week, you will see how changed the texture is — and you’ll feel it too, as you slice thin sheets with a sharp, beveled blade.

We found in testing that it helps to give the meat a 15- to 30-minute rest in the freezer before slicing; this firms up the meat and makes it easier to slice thin.

Core the remaining pears and slice thin.

Using a vegetable peeler, slice thin strips of zest from the orange and drop them into the pan.

A quick “cure” adds flavor and tightens up the texture of the fish, making it easier to slice thin.