The fermentation of salami and other sausages

carnes curadas salame bacon copa

Salami and other aged sausages do not undergo heat treatment to eliminate pathogens. Fermentation is required because it is an important additional barrier to the safety of these products. There are pathogens that can cause problems, such as Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli (STEC), Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium perfringens and Staphylococcus aureus.

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Salami with pepper crust

salame crosta pimenta tripa têxtil

This salami was made using textile casing seasoned with peppers. Textile casing is a very easy way to apply a seasoned outer layer, or crust. In this case, textile casing was used with a crust of white and black pepper. The production process is similar to traditional salami, the only difference is the type of casing, or casing, used, which in this case is a special casing for this purpose.

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PEPPERONI 100% beef made at home

pepperoni

The salami type pepperoni It has intense seasoning and is widely consumed, especially in the USA, in the production of pizzas. Its original name is peperone and dates back to Roman times. The original version is drier, hotter and more spicy than the contemporary commercial version. I applied a recipe here that is more focused on the original version. The meat generally used is beef, but pork can be added to harmonize the flavor of the product.

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How to roast meat so that it is tender and falling apart?

brisket

The meat becomes tender to the point of falling apart due to the process of breaking down the muscle fibers and collagen present in the meat. The muscle tissues involved mainly include long muscle fibers and collagen fibers.

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Time and temperature for smoking meats, vegetables and cheeses

defumação de carnes defumar

Table with suggested temperatures and times for smoking meat. These values serve as a basic reference as the process depends on several points, such as quantity of food, air input and output, smoke and type of wood.

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PASTRAMI smoked in the PAN vs electric smoker

pastrami fatiado

Pastrami is a cured and smoked meat, usually made from beef brisket. It is seasoned with a blend of spices, slowly smoked and then sliced to serve. Pastrami is known for its strong flavor and succulent texture, making it a popular ingredient in sandwiches, salads and various dishes. It is especially famous in Jewish cuisine and associated with New York delis.

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Pepper hotness table

pimentas

Peppers are essential ingredients in cooking. The wide variety of sizes, colors, shapes and degrees of heat expand the possibilities for composing dishes, sweet or savory.

The main factor when choosing peppers is the degree of pungency, stinging, heat or stinging, which is defined by the concentration of capsaicin, the chemical component responsible for the burning sensation.

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How to make sausage at home

temperos para linguiça

Learn how to make sausages at home using the correct equipment and procedures to obtain a result that is far superior to the sausages offered by markets, which often use meat scraps, added water to gain weight, excess additives and excess fat. With simple rules you will be able to make the best sausage you have ever eaten in your life.

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Catalan Fuet Salami

salame fuet catalão

This is a typical sausage from Catalonia, one of the most traditional regions in Spain. It is thinner than traditional salami, made from pork, preferably Iberian, fed with acorns. It uses little or no seasoning. This way the flavor of the meat is brought out. Ideally, the production process should take between three and four months. The longer the curing time, the drier and darker red the Catalan fuet will be.

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