Author: Eduardo Artisanal Charcuterie

Salami preserved in paraffin or beeswax

Preserving salami in paraffin is a very old technique for preserving salami and other matured sausages. Paraffin or beeswax can be used, the important thing is that the material used can be melted and applied to the finished sausage, so that, when it dries, it forms a perfect seal on the outside of the salami, protecting it from excessive moisture loss. and against contamination. It is similar to a vacuum, but with the added benefit of also protecting against light, which is one of the inducers of oxidation (rancidity).

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Rustic salami embedded in a beef base and aged for 51 days

salame rustico artesanal

This rustic salami was inspired by the traditional Portuguese salpicão, which is a sausage or, as they say in Portugal, sausage, made with pork loin, preferably from the Bísara breed, cut into cubes of approximately 5 cm, seasoned with wine, salt, garlic , bay leaves and pepper. After seasoning, it is left to marinate, or cure, for four days. Traditionally, salpicão is smoked and then aged, but in this variation it was made without smoking.

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Northeastern filet mignon sun-dried meat

carne de sol de filé

Sun-dried meat can be made with any beef, there is no specific cut but rather a process that must be followed. Unlike dried meat and jerky, sun-dried meat does not have much salt, just enough to season the meat. It is not a technique for prolonged preservation of meat, but rather for conservation for immediate, not immediate, preparation.

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Salami made at home, without equipment and without additives

salame caseiro

This salami was made for those who wish to produce homemade salami without any additives or do not intend to purchase equipment. Using things available at home it is possible to make great salami. The only additional ingredient that cannot be missing is tripe, which was straight beef in this case. I used a mini wine cellar, which I have at home, for the drying/maturation process.

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Does curing salt cause cancer?

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Does curing salt cause cancer?

It is not the curing salt (nitrite and/or nitrate) itself that is associated with cancer, but rather the nitrosamines, which are a secondary compound that, in certain circumstances, including our stomach, can be formed in the human body by consumption. of nitrite. Knowing this, the main question is: what is the biggest source of nitrite and nitrate in our food?

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Peameal bacon

peameal bacon caseiro

Peameal Bacon it is a type of unsmoked bacon. It is made from fat-free pork loin, cured in brine with salt, sugar and some seasonings, brushed with maple syrup and wrapped in ground yellow peas. It can be sliced and grilled, fried or baked. Served in breads or as a main dish. Yellow pea flour adds a crunchy touch to the peameal bacon.

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Home-made artisanal smoked bacon

defumador bacon defumado artesanal

It is simple and rewarding to produce bacon by hand, it can be made both at home and in a professional kitchen or small refrigerator. The big advantage is the possibility of changing the seasonings, curing time, amount of salt and smoking or cooking. As bacon is an important ingredient in many dishes, changing its flavor can make a big difference in the final result of a preparation.

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Ciauscolo salami

salame ciauscolo salami

Receipt of Salami CIAUSCOLO IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta). The meat used must be between two and ten days old after slaughter, ensuring the appropriate degree of maturation. The meat must be ground in two or three steps. The diameter of the grinder disc holes must be progressively reduced until the last grinding with holes between 2 and 3 mm. The mixture obtained must be homogeneous. The fat content should vary between 32% and 42%.

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Recipe for raw ham, parma, homemade jamon

prosciutto crudo presunto cru dry cured ham jamón

Germany, Italy, Spain, France and Portugal currently produce the best raw hams in the world. The word ham comes from Italian prosciutto, which in turn came from Latin pro (before) + exsuctus(exudation). In this recipe we will follow the recipe most similar to raw Parma ham (Prosciutto di Parma), of Italian origin. There are many variations and ways to arrive at a good product.

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