Choosing the right meat slicer took me some time, I did a lot of research and found a few pitfalls. So I thought I would share some info to help avoid getting the wrong piece of kit. KEY POINTS How to Choose a Meat Slicer for Thin Slicing The day I bought a proper meat slicer for cured meats, I …
How to Make Awesome Bacon at Home- (Variations & Guide)
After a few decades of studying and making bacon, I want to share what I’ve learned to help you discover how to make bacon with accurate salt perception so you can enjoy it exactly how you like. Key Article Points: Being a colossal bacon lover, I’ve tried several techniques and styles on making bacon at home. I have showcased below …
Methods of Curing Meat
The different methods for curing meat date back thousands of years. Although the methods have been refined over the years, the essence of curing meat still remains the same. Dry curing and smoking meat is all about the preservation effect of salt. I researched its history and have used these methods for several decades. This site offers many articles based …
Designs and Tips for Building a DIY Dry Curing Chamber
Over the past twenty years, I have converted various fridges for dry-curing meats in environmental chambers. I’ve advised many in the community on designs and decisions related to dry-cured meat. These converted fridges create environments for many curing or food-related projects – which I’ll also mention. This fridge conversion was one of the first ways I began curing and drying …
How To Smoke Salmon – 2 Methods (Quick, Easy or Slow and Subtle)
I started smoking salmon many years ago, I’ve experimented and tested many different ways over the decades, and it can be one of the tastiest basic smoking recipes that I know. Will go through all the ways to smoke salmon, which create awesome results as you will see in the pictures. I will also cover some of my favorite rub …
How to Cut Paper Thin Slices of Cured Meat (with Pics)
Slicing cured meat wafter thin can be done in many different ways. I have experimented with some techniques and gone all-in with specific knives and a decent deli slicer. So, I thought I would share some ideas for different cured meats. Key Points: Harder or more dry-style cured meats, like prosciutto or coppa, can be challenging. A sharp knife is …
Charcuterie Board Cured Meat Essentials – Images & Ideas
Using my own experiences of making, ordering, and devouring charcuterie boards across the globe. I’ve also compiled professionally food-styled charcuterie boards with many different ideas to inspire you. Cured meats are an essential part of a classic charcuterie board since this is my passion – I have tried to come up with some unique ideas for you. You will also …
How to Cure Meat in a Regular Fridge (Guide & Pictures)
I’ve been curing meat at home for decades; here is a detailed method I have used extensively if you don’t have a dedicated drying fridge. This is an excellent way to learn how to deal with small cured meat projects before proceeding to whole-muscle meat curing, which I teach in my course. Key Points: A quick summary of the steps: …
How to Choose Which Salt for Meat Curing (Curing or Smoking)
Key Article Points: There is salt, and there is curing salt, I hope to help explain which salt is for which application in this post. When I started meat curing I had never heard of Prague powder, pink curing salt, instacure, and many others; now, I thought it would be useful for others to know what I have learned. It …
50 Examples – Cured Meats, Charcuterie & Salumi of the World
Here are 50 examples of common and some cured meats you might not of heard of. I could have easily written 100 salami variations, but decided to focus on familiar & interesting unique flavors of the meat curing world! Maybe you want to find something for an epic charcuterie board or just want to learn a bit more about various …
How Much Does a Meat Dry Curing (Charcuterie) Chamber Cost? $0 or Higher
Curing meat at home can be easy; here is a breakdown of the costs and ideas you can use to cure meat at home for smallgoods like salami, whole muscle cured meats, or charcuterie. I started curing meat a few decades ago, from my experiences, I hope that this quick rundown could give you an indication of what’s possible and …
Cured Meats for Backpacking & Camping
I take cured meats camping and fishing often and love the outdoors. I want to help you see why certain cured meats are perfect for your journeys and adventures. I’ve used every cured meat style worldwide and share this knowledge with my writing and videos through this site. What are the Best Cured Meats for Backpacking & Camping? If you …
Equipment for Meat Curing Guide – What You Do & Don’t Need
The equipment for curing and smoking meats can be quite simple, and you may already have what you need. It is a vast category that has evolved into a skill and craft with numerous options that can be done at home. We will break down all the necessary steps, whether you want to dry cure, hot smoke, cold smoke, or make a healthy protein snack that will last for a while, such as jerky (which can be stored in a cardboard box if desired). It’s all cured meat! To start with I …
Definition of a Charcuterie Board? (Inspiring Pictures)
I wanted to share some inspiration and hopefully explain more about what is a charcuterie board. You see them around restaurants a lot. Many friends love my charcuterie boards, we put a lot of heart and soul into the ones we create. What is the Definition of a Charcuterie Board? The modern definition is a selection of food that offers …
Difference between Salami and Salumi – Don’t Be Confused Again
KEY SUMMARY Salumi is the craft of preserving and salt-curing meat. The major muscles of the pig represent most of the traditional salumi. The muscles are cured to create specialty products such as pancetta. Salami is fermented salt-cured or cooked sausage. Salami is part of the traditional salumi category. The Italian cured meats topic is massive. Living and visiting Italy …