# Beet Cured Trout

https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/beet-cured-trout

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## Summary

A recipe for Beet Cured Pink Trout with ingredient measurements, step-by-step curing procedure (two 24-hour stages), and a recommended pairing with Katie’s Acre Chardonnay 2021.

## Audience

home cooks / general

## Prompts this page answers

- How do I make beet-cured trout using red beets?
- What are the ingredients and curing times for beet-cured pink trout?
- What wine pairs with beet-cured trout from Trefethen?

## Purpose

Provide a detailed recipe and serving/pairing suggestion for preparing beet-cured trout.

## Highlights

- Recipe title: Beet Cured Pink Trout (also called Beet Cured Trout)
- Ingredients include 1 lb red beets; 1 cup kosher salt; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 lbs trout filet with skin
- Curing procedure calls for placing the beet/salt/sugar mixture over fish, refrigerating 24 hours, repacking and refrigerating another 24 hours (48 hours total)
- After curing, discard pulp and drippings, rinse in cold water, pat dry, then wrap or slice thin to serve
- Pairs well with Katie’s Acre Chardonnay 2021

## How to cite

Trefethen Family Vineyards — https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/beet-cured-trout

## Publisher

**Trefethen Family Vineyards** — Trefethen Family Vineyards — Napa Valley winery (contact and address shown in footer)

## Topics

- beet cured trout recipe
- beet-cured pink trout
- trout cure time 48 hours
- wine pairing chardonnay
- Trefethen recipe

## Key entities

- **Chef Chris Kennedy** (person): Chef contact listed on the recipe page — mailto:chefchris@trefethen.com
- **Katie’s Acre Chardonnay 2021** (product): Recommended wine pairing listed on the page — https://www.trefethen.com/wine/2021-katies-acre-chardonnay/
- **Trefethen Family Vineyards** (organization): Publisher and Napa Valley winery; footer lists address and contact information — https://www.trefethen.com/

## Metadata

- Type: article