Publisher's Synopsis
Welcome to the Smoking, Salt, and Curing Adventure: 101 Flavorsome Recipes for Homemade Preserved Delights!
For centuries, people around the world have been preserving their food to enjoy at a later time. From record books of the ancient Egyptians to the pickling jars of early settlers in America, the process of preserving food has been with us since the very dawn of civilization. In recent years, curing and preserving food has experienced a revival, capturing the hearts and minds of food lovers in culinary circles and beyond. This book provides you with a comprehensive guide to the processes of smoking, salting, drying and curing your own meats, fish, vegetables and more. It offers a step-by-step overview to preserving food safely and deliciously, while also introducing you to the most popular curing methods. From sugars and salts to liquid smoke and other various ingredients, you'll learn all about the things you need to make sure your homecured cuisine doesn't end up being dangerous or unpalatable. In the following pages, you'll find 101 recipes for delicious and flavorsome smoked, cured and salted dishes. From moist, smokey salmon to succulent beef brisket, from shredded drunken beef to zesty lime cured tuna, you'll find something to tantalize your taste buds! We also have a range of appetizing side dishes perfect for accompanying your dinner, such as smoked jerky and cured beet root salads. Each recipe is easy to follow and written with clear instructions, so you don't have to be an expert to create amazing meals at home. It's all here: the right meats and fish, the right spices, and everything else you need to master the art of curing. You'll discover the perfect ingredients for curing your own food, so you can fire up the smoker, salt the waters and start creating new meals with real flavors. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced master of the smoker and the curing salter, you'll find plenty of ideas and inspiration in this book. So, turn the page and enter into a magical world of flavorsome preserved delights!
