The question of how to tenderize steaks has several answers, but few are as cheap, easy, and incredibly effective as the one ...

This week, we’re going to dive into the art and science behind curing meat. Curing involves packing meat in salt and sugar — they are both hygroscopic, meaning they pull out moisture. That’s why salt ...

Salt is my frenemy. But it is also the magical crystal of culinary alchemy. Salt can harden my arteries but also transform raw fish, fowl and meats into delectable morsels through curing. Curing is ...

SALT curing is an age-old way of preserving meat and fish and enhancing flavour. It is also easy to do at home. It works by drawing water out of microbial cells that cause food to spoil, killing them ...

Did you know that you can cure meat at home using nothing more than a wine refrigerator? This was my first attempt at meat curing, and I’d say it went fantastically well. This project was inspired by ...