People often feel overwhelmed by the idea of butchering their own whole cuts of meat and are driven by convenience to buy pre-cut and prepackaged options. However, I want to emphasize that it’s not as complicated as it seems, and I’ll share some ways to butcher whole cuts that can help you save money and develop a deeper understanding and …
How is Cured Meat Made?
Cured meat can be made in many different ways, this article will go into quite a bit of detail about how cured meat is made, the different ways also the types of cured meats get produced. I’ve produced every type and style of cured meats possible using salt, smoke, and acidity either in combination or individually. You’ll likely be surprised …
Why are Sausages so Good?
Many people find sausages very delicious and great to eat, for many years I’ve made, bought, and studied sausages through my passion for meat creations. I wanted to give some insight maybe into why this occurs, for someone who doesn’t know how all the variations are made. Of course, I eat sausages, including the wide variations that can be obtained …
Equipment for Making Sausages at Home
The various equipment you can use to make sausages can be incredibly simple or mechanized so that you can easily process many pounds or kilograms of meat depending on what you are trying to achieve. I’ll try and guide you through the many different setups I’ve used over the years. I’ve been making sausages for a few decades at home …
Are Sausages Made of Pork?
Sausages can be made of many different meats including pork and are available all over the world, I have made various types myself and I’ve eaten them, too. These varieties of sausages across the world – made of other meat and spices – have changed the image and many aspects of the humble sausage. One may think sausages are always …
Best Thin & Finest Meats for a Charcuterie Board
Choosing the finest dry-cured charcuterie meat – in the Western world there are many options available. I have a deep appreciation for the traditionally made long-term production of these dry-cured meats since I also make them myself. Of course, there is a huge variation in what is available. I want to be as useful as possible and help you select …
What Charcuterie Meats are Pork?
Charcuterie meat comes in many different varieties, it’s a broad category and has various interpretations. Generally speaking charcuterie meats are the dry cured type of meats like prosciutto, however there are other types and pork is one of the meats that is used. For most of the Italian and French styles of charcuterie, pork is a very important meat in …
The Joys of Meat Curing & Crafting Charcuterie at Home
I wanted to showcase what it’s like making cured meats and charcuterie at home for someone unfamiliar with this topic. I’ve been doing it for over 20 years. Whilst also writing about it for many years online. It all began, when I was lucky enough to obtain high-quality wild meat, and seeking ways to celebrate and honor the animal that …
What Alcohol Goes with Charcuterie Meat? (Beer, Wine, Spirits)
Many different combinations of alcohol can work with charcuterie and dry-cured meats. I’ve tried alot of combinations and wanted to share some insights I’ve had to match the dry-cured or charcuterie meat. Since charcuterie, salumi, antipasti, or dry cured meats has thousands of variations and types, I’ve grouped the charcuterie together to be a little more helpful. You’ll find a …
What to do with Charcuterie Meat Leftovers
Below is a list of ideas for what you can potentially do with charcuterie leftover meat. After that, I will highlight some of the most common leftover charcuterie meats and what recipes and ideas you can do with them. Since I’ve been making charcuterie and whole-muscle meats for decades, I’ve definitely used the ideas to enhance the flavor of many …