Year: 2014

Italian salami cacciatore recipe

salame cacciatore

Cacciatore It means hunter in Italian and originated from the consumption of this salami during hunting, as it was easy to transport and did not spoil. It is usually 15 to 18 centimeters long and is cured with spices, wine and herbs. It's great to accompany a good cheese and Italian bread. Continue reading Receita de salame italiano cacciatore

Translation of beef cuts

Translation for types of beef cuts. Some cuts may not be exactly the same, as different cuts are made in each country. We seek to bring the list of similar cuts closer to each other. Keep in mind that there may be variations that, depending on the case, need to be taken into account when using in your recipes, as there may be variations in the amount of fat, meat and bone.

Continue reading Tradução de cortes de carne de boi

Translation of pork cuts

Translation for types of pork cuts. Some cuts may not be exactly the same, as different cuts are made in each country. We seek to bring the list of similar cuts closer to each other. Keep in mind that there may be variations that, depending on the case, need to be taken into account when using in your recipes, as there may be variations in the amount of fat, meat and bone.

Cortes norte americanos de porco
North American cuts of pork

Cut in English Cut in Portuguese
Pork Shoulder Pork shoulder
Boston Butt Top of pork shoulder
Pork Butt Top of pork shoulder
PorkLoin Pork loin
Pork Belly bacon
Fatback Layer of fat beneath the skin.
Lard Lard
Leg/Ham Pork shank
Rump Top part of the pork shank
Shank Lower part of the pork shank
Pork Rib Pork rib
Pork Chop Cutting a rib bone with the surrounding meat
Tenderloin Pork Pork fillet
Pork Fillet Pork fillet

Is barbecue bad for your health?

Meat roasted on a barbecue, which by default has direct exposure to smoke from burning charcoal, is equivalent to a rapid and very hot smoking process, therefore it will inevitably contain particles of aromatic hydrocarbons, which are responsible for the specific flavor of the whole and any edible product that is exposed to smoke from burning any organic material. Continue reading Churrasco faz mal à saúde?

What is fleur de sel?

Salt flower is a name widely used in haute cuisine by chefs, but, after all, What is “flower of salt”? It is the thin layer of crystals that forms on the surface of salt flats, it is not refined, that is, it does not undergo any type of chemical treatment, therefore it does not lose its natural and unique characteristics. Continue reading O que é flor de sal?

How to make sausage?

Real sausage is an emulsified mixture of meat, fat and seasoning. The basic difference between a sausage and a sausage lies in the proportions of these ingredients and the emulsification techniques, which transform the mixture into a homogeneous and creamy mass, often aerated due to the type of process adopted.

Continue reading Como fazer salsicha?

Sea salt, coarse salt and fleur de sel

sal de cozinha

Refined Salt

First of all, it is necessary to understand that any table salt, regardless of its origin, will be considered refined when it goes through a process of washing, grinding, centrifuging and then drying at a high temperature. Then, through sieving, the “impurities” are separated and removed. Continue reading Sal marinho, Sal grosso e Flor de Sal