Sweet & Sour Poached Salmon

Recipe from Joy of Kosher

1 onion, thinly sliced
⅓ cup sugar
2 lemons, sliced
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon salt
2 bay leaves [optional]
2 cups water 4 salmon fillets

Bring all ingredients, except salmon, to a boil, lower to a simmer and add the salmon into the pot.

Cover and cook on low for twenty minutes. 

To prevent salmon from falling apart, allow to cool before transferring.