Place the salmon in a fish kettle. If you haven't got one a large roasting tin will do fine. Add enough cold water to cover the fish (it must be covered). Add the onion, bay leaves, vinegar and ...

Simmer until the salmon is just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in half of the reserved bacon. Taste and season with more kosher salt and black pepper as needed.

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