Lox Vs Smoked Salmon: What's The Difference? - Chowhound

Lox refers to cured salmon, that is, salmon preserved by salt. The curing process can be accomplished in a few different ways. Sometimes, lox is cured in plain salt, or a combination of salt and sugar. Other times, it is cured in a salt brine, which sometimes includes sugar as well. This process can take a few days, or up to a few months, after which the fish is rinsed off before eating. The most important…