What’s The Difference Between Dry And Wet Curing?

“I’m pretty new to preserving meats and home-curing, and I’m stuck deciding between dry curing and wet curing. I’m thinking of starting with some bacon and maybe pancetta,

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What’s The Best Way To Smoke Cheese Or Dairy?

“I’m thinking about making smoked cheddar at home, but I’ve heard it’s really easy to melt the cheese if you’re not careful. I only have a regular backyard

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What’s The Best Way To Cure Meat With Salt?

“Hey! I’m just starting to experiment with curing meat using salt, but I’m kind of confused about the right process. I’ve got a couple of pork loins from

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What’s The Best Way To Add Flavor To Smoked Foods?

“Hi there! I recently got into smoking meat, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to add flavor to my smoked foods. I’ve been experimenting with

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What Are The Health Risks With Curing And Smoking Food?

“Hi there! After a ton of success with canning last year, I’d really like to try my hand at curing and smoking some of my garden’s harvest and

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How Long Does Cured Meat Last In Storage?

“I’ve recently started curing my own meats at home—mostly bacon and ham, and I thought I was storing everything properly, but now I’m worried some of it might

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How Do I Store Smoked Meats To Prevent Spoiling?

“Hi! I recently started smoking meats at home, and I’ve been experimenting with various cuts of beef and pork. My problem is that I’m not sure the best

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How Do I Store Cured Meats Without Refrigeration?

“Hey! I’m trying to store some home-cured bacon and sausages without using my refrigerator or freezer. We had a power outage last year that lasted a week, and

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How Do I Smoke Food With A Smoker Box Or Pellet Grill?

“I just bought my first pellet grill after hearing so much about how it can make smoking food easier and more consistent than a traditional charcoal smoker. I

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How Do I Prevent Mold When Curing Meat?

“I’ve been getting into curing my own meats at home, particularly dry-cured sausages. Everything was going well until I noticed some white and even greenish mold growing on

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How Do I Make Jerky Using Smoking And Curing?

“I’ve been really into smoking meat lately and wanted to try making jerky using both smoking and curing techniques. But I’m worried I’ll either dry it out too

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How Do I Make Homemade Bacon With Smoking And Curing?

“I’ve been wanting to make my own homemade bacon, but I want to do it the ‘right way’ with both smoking and curing. I’ve seen people do it

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How Do I Control Temperature To Avoid Overcooking During Smoking?

“I’ve been smoking meats on my backyard smoker for a few months now, and while I get great flavor, I keep overcooking pretty much everything. It’s usually hitting

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How Do I Avoid Overly Salty Cured Meat?

“I’ve been curing my own bacon for a while, but recently I’ve been finding it turns out way too salty. I follow the usual recipes, using a mix

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Can I Use Liquid Smoke Instead Of Traditional Smoking?

“I love making my own smoked meats, but I don’t have a smoker. A friend recommended liquid smoke as an alternative, but I’m not sure if it will

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Can I Use A Grill For Smoking Food?

“Hey there! I’ve got a regular charcoal grill and heard that you can smoke food on it too. Smoking meats on the weekend sounds perfect for my family,

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Can I Smoke And Cure Fish At Home?

“I’ve just moved to a small coastal town, and I love fishing! I’ve been catching a fair amount of fish and wondered if I can smoke and cure

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Can I Cure Vegetables Or Fruits And How Is It Different From Meat?

“I’ve been pretty good at preserving my garden’s tomatoes and peppers with canning and freezing over the years, and recently my neighbor told me about curing vegetables like

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Can I Cure Meat Without Nitrates Or Preservatives?

“I’m getting into curing my own meat this year, and I’d prefer not to use artificial preservatives or nitrates. I’ve seen some recipes and methods that use salt

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Can I Cure And Smoke Sausages Or Ground Meat?

“I’ve been making my own fresh sausages lately, and I’m wondering if I can cure and smoke them. The problem is I’ve never done it before, and I’m

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