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 ...

a whole lot of patience. The time between buying a cut of meat from the butcher to actually serving it at the table can be months. Or even years. That’s when the meat breaks down, unlocking flavor you ...

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 ...

A good steak, roast, or stew will always have its place in the kitchen. But as you’re about to learn, few foods are more satisfying to make and eat than hunks of meat that you’ve cured with these two ...

Imagine being able to preserve meat indefinitely using nothing more than a single, simple ingredient. This ancient technique, passed down through centuries, not only makes your meat shelf-stable but ...