Question 1

Can I cook this without searing the salmon?

Accepted Answer

Are you in a hurry and want to skip the searing step? That is okay. It only takes about five minutes, and it helps keep all the delicious juices inside the meat where they belong. It also creates an attractive, tasty caramelized coating for a crunchy golden-brown crust. Remember, just one part of enjoying the meal is the taste. Attractiveness, aroma, and texture are also important. Skipping this step may also cost an extra few minutes of baking time.

Question 2

How do I know when my salmon is done?

Accepted Answer

The most accurate way to tell is to use an instant-read thermometer. Poke it in the thickest part of the meat, and the internal temperature will be 145 degrees F when it is finished. Don’t have a meat thermometer? Try checking for flakiness. However, I remove mine from the oven when it is 135 degrees F and let it finish cooking as it rests. Press it gently with a fork, and it should easily flake apart. Also, the color changes from translucent red to opaque pink. If you can still see through it, let it cook for a few minutes more.

Question 3

Can I use peach jam instead of preserves?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, in fact, I have a recipe for homemade peach jam that would work wonderfully in this recipe. It is much better than the ones in the store that are filled with preservatives. Jam and preserves are both made with fruit, sugar, and pectin, but preserves often have whole pieces of fruit, whereas jam usually has pieces or halves. Jam is actually better for this recipe because it is easier to combine.

Question 4

Can I use a different kind of liquor?

Accepted Answer

Many different kinds of liquor can replace bourbon. It is a type of whiskey, so using any kind of whiskey would work. Canadian whiskey has some of the best choices. Rum is one of many people's favorite choices. The spiced and dark varieties are good because they are sweet and have similar spices in them. They also both have hints of oak because they are aged in oak barrels. Brandy is another one that works well. There are many varieties, so the choices are endless.

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