The key to salting meat is the process of diffusion: the tendency for substances to disperse through another substance until equilibrium is reached. From the hills of Italy to the Spanish plains, ...

Curing meat is why humans could stay put when there was nothing to grow, kill or steal. It is how conquerors and discoverers lasted while they traveled the world. But the refrigerator and the modern ...

There are plenty of methods for preserving meat. Whether you are bringing home a side of venison, harvesting your flock of chickens, or just making a trip home from the grocery store, being able to ...

For an ingredient with such a small footprint, there is a whole lot of ground to cover when it comes to salt. How much to use? What type? Should you even use salt at all? Just as important as whether ...

Curing involves the use of salt and sugar to pull out moisture, while smoking, a primitive technique, uses heat to pull out moisture.Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Connection This week, we’re going ...

Paper-thin slices of prosciutto, stiff red slices of zesty chorizo, dried Italian salami. There’s some excellent charcuterie being made by American artisans – not to mention the wide variety imported ...

Paper-thin slices of prosciutto, stiff red slices of zesty chorizo, dried Italian salami. There’s some excellent charcuterie being made by American artisans – not to mention the wide variety imported ...