To Make a Salami, Part 1, Gather Supplies

To Make a Salami, Part 1, Gather Supplies

This is the first of several parts that will detail the making of classic, cured salami at home. The traditional salami is not smoked or cooked in any conventional way. Instead it is cured by means of bacteria and drying. By these means, it is preserved from spoilage. The process of curing the salami is a precise and deliberate process requiring strict adherence to time, humidity, and temperature. The end result will rob harmful bacteria of the materials, nutrients and…

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Good Lard

Good Lard

I love lard. There, I said it and I’m not ashamed who knows it. There exists today a small number of us who are on a mission to fight back against lard’s undeserved reputation as the cigarettes of cooking fats, and to help restore people’s faith in lard for the natural and, dare-I-say, healthy wonder that it is. We worship the lard, and it’s time that you accept the lard back into your hearts, and, more importantly, into your kitchens.

Choripán

Choripán

A choripán is what I like to think of as a Spanish or Mexican hot dog. It’s extremely simple to make and is a great option if you’re looking to add a little heat to your next cookout.