a whole lot of patience. The time between buying a cut of meat from the butcher to actually serving it at the table can be months. Or even years. That’s when the meat breaks down, unlocking flavor you ...

A good steak, roast, or stew will always have its place in the kitchen. But as you’re about to learn, few foods are more satisfying to make and eat than hunks of meat that you’ve cured with these two ...

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 ...

Have you ever looked through the bacon selection at the grocery store and noticed that while most of the packages are labeled "cured," there are some that are labeled "uncured?" This has always ...

Over the years, processed meat has developed a rough reputation, which is why no one eats this once-popular deli meat anymore -- olive loaf. It's become a sort of umbrella term, and anything under it ...

When you meet Josef Dvoracek, you can’t help but notice his mountain man vibe. He has a stocky build, a full beard and a well-worn cowboy hat. He carries himself with a calm confidence that makes you ...