Salami is a crafted product that sometimes gets put under a shroud of mystery, so I wanted to talk about what level of protein is in salami. I’ve been incredibly lucky to have learnt how to make salami at home and have toured the world exploring the contrasts of flavors and types – dry cured salami has been a passion …
Is Salami Considered Keto? (like Keto-friendly?)
When it comes to Keto-friendly, I wanted to go over the relevance of whether salami falls into that category. Deli meats have changed the world for good, or for better even. They are able to turn a bland sandwich into the world’s greatest culinary masterpiece, they are the cornerstone of charcuterie board (antipasto or salumi boards). How exactly then does …
Does Salt Pork Go Bad? (Also How to Store it)
People get a little confused about salt pork, it’s preserved but does it go bad? It’s a salt-cured piece of meat, but there are variations of course in how its made. Certain commercial types aren’t made to last (more on this below). I’ve made my own at home and its dead simple to actually produce, all it takes is some …
Cured Meats Similar to Prosciutto I Love (Cured & Classics)
Depending on where you live in the world, you may or may not be used to the fine delicacy of cured meats like prosciutto or other dry-cured meat. But, if you are fortunate enough to have tried some before, then you may be looking to expand your repertoire and add in a few new types that you are unfamiliar with. …
How To Make Salami (Intro & Overview)
I really wanted to do a full post on how to make salami, a complete introduction, a rundown of the equipment, and dry curing techniques. Salami has a ton of interpretations and variations, and by no means do I consider myself an expert of all the styles across the world (European, Asian, Modern). But after making and savoring dry-cured meats …
Is Himalayan Pink Salt Good for Curing Meat?
I have used Himalayan pink salt for meat curing, but it seems there’s a bit of confusion about whether it’s a good thing and also actually what it is. This isn’t going to be very scientific (but will have links) but I have done a little bit of research before I have used it in the past for curing various …
Inkbird Wifi Probe Thermometer (Honest) Review (IBBQ-4T)
The Inkbird Wifi IBBQ-4T Thermometer has a few worthy features worth highlighting. I’ve used many thermometer probes since I created content around meat curing and smoking in all its forms. What got me interested in this Wi-Fi thermometer is its simplicity (small compact, simple – hey it’s just a thermometer come on) and also I was getting some other Inkbird …
How Does Smoking Preserve Meat and Fish? (Effects & Method)
Preserving meat and fish with smoke is a really simple process; cold smoking helps with the preservation but isn’t the primary preserving effect. drying the meat and removing the moisture is. Water activity, or the free movement of water inside the meat is what unwanted bacteria is looking for to spoil meat. If moisture is removed from the meat, the …
Simple Way to Smoke Trout in a Portable Smoker
Over the years I’ve smoked hundreds of trout, & used a portable smoker in quite a few different ways. I wanted to share my ‘simplest’ way and easiest style of hot-smoking trout on a portable simple smoker. I wasn’t able to find it online so thought I would post this easy-to-follow guide which I use at home or when I’m …
What is Salami Wrapped In? (What is the White Stuff)
There are many different casings that can be used for wrapping salami. Since I make salami at home I got interested in all the different types available. Different types of salami wrappings or casings as they are known – are used for different purposes, especially in commercial salami production. There are 1,000’s of variations of salami across the world. And …
What is & How to Use Pink Curing Salt or Prague Powder
There are a whole bunch of ways that you can use pink curing salt or Prague powder (and there are a bunch of other names for it). I want to give you a rundown on how I use pink-curing salt and some other important details about this ingredient. Pink curing salt is in many popular foods produced at home or …
Why is Salami Sour? (Kind of Tangy)
The sour flavor that is quite common in salami most people are pretty familiar with, I will share what I know about where it comes from. I make salami at home, and it is in the simple process normally requiring a fermentation stage and it drying stage. Having met a bunch of small and large salami producers – I’ve got …
What is Salami Made of? (Commercial & Artisan)
Salami can be made of quality ingredients or additives to drive its profitability of it and make it a high-volume product. Making salami at home as well as buying it commercially, I want to contrast the ingredients and flavors. Readings textbooks about salami making and meat science have opened my eyes to some of the processes that are used in …
Does Salami Have Carbohydrates in it? (Yes & No)
Whether salami has carbohydrates in it or not isn’t a straightforward yes or no answer. This comes from someone who makes salami at home but has also an understanding of the commercial salami and how it is produced. Some of the commercial & home salami textbooks I’ve read have highlighted additional ingredients that have certain effects and properties on the …
Charcuterie & Cured Meat – Is it Gluten-Free?
When it comes to charcuterie in all its forms and cured meats most of it I’ve come across is generally gluten-free, however that’s with writing bit more detail about this. Since many people aren’t aware of the ‘fillers’ that are used in quite a lot of charcuterie products sometimes for good effect. But sometimes it does help ‘fill’ the product …
How to Preserve Meat (With Salt, Smoke, Fat)
In a way, this entire website is about preserving meat with salt and smoke, but the focus of this write up will be an overview of all the ways I’ve used and come across over the years. The magic of salt is really the cornerstone of most of the methods you’ll find below, but they do vary quite a bit …
Is Ham a Cured Meat? (How is it Made)
This question completely depends on what country is answering this question. The mysteries of ham and whether it is cured meat will be covered in this post. Quick answer and a breakdown since ham varies a lot from place to place. Most people always say ham is smoked, and it is sometimes. But I’ll tell you what, in the big …
What is Epic and Delicious Salami for Pizza? (& Bits About Salami)
Picking the best salami for pizza, of course, comes down to your personal preference. But I can give a few quick ideas around what works best for most people after making and buying a truck ton of pizza! Being a complete salami fanatic who buys and makes salami, I can give more depth to the topic. This site is all …
Can I Prepare a Charcuterie Board Ahead of Time?
Sometimes I want to prepare a charcuterie board beforehand so that it takes the stress out of it, rather than a last-minute rush of activity. I thought I’d share a few tips about how I go about preparing and some tips and tricks in the presentation as well that I have picked up along the way. Of course, this resource …
Easiest Way to Age Venison (Deer) In Your Fridge
I’ve found an incredibly easy way to age venison in a normal kitchen fridge that I wanted to share. All you really need is one shelf clear, which you can fit a baking tray or oven tray in. A friend introduced this method to me about 10 years ago, and it is a whole lot easier than all the other …