Clearly, one significant challenge to early humans was how to manage quantities of meat, poultry, fish, and other perishables beyond what people could eat immediately during one or two meals. The ...

In an era of grocery stores and home refrigerators, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that, for most of history, people have been bound by the seasonality of food. This reality has long presented ...

Preserved meats have long been a staple of winter. Try cold smoking your meat or fish to achieve a time-tested flavor without ...

Imagine being able to preserve meat indefinitely using nothing more than a single, simple ingredient. This ancient technique, passed down through centuries, not only makes your meat shelf-stable but ...

Ever wonder how that huge, bone-in, Virginia ham can last for a year, swinging from the rafters at room temperature? The biggest reason for this impressive example of food preservation is salt. Salt ...

There are plenty of methods for preserving meat. Whether you are bringing home a side of venison, harvesting your flock of chickens, or just making a trip home from the grocery store, being able to ...

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Curing meat is why humans could stay put when there was nothing to grow, kill or steal. It is how conquerors and discoverers lasted while they traveled the world. But the refrigerator and the modern ...

Could mushrooms be the secret to healthier, tastier meat? A new study reveals how these natural umami powerhouses can slash salt while keeping the flavor — and improve nutrition too. Main mushrooms ...