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How do you dry salt meat?

Published in Meat Preservation 1 min read

To dry salt meat, you completely cover the meat in salt for a full day. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the process:

Steps for Dry Curing Meat with Salt

Prepare the Container

  • Choose a container that is large enough to hold the meat and plenty of salt.

Layer with Salt

  • Fill the bottom of the container with a layer of salt.

Place the Meat

  • Place the meat on top of the salt layer.

Cover with More Salt

  • Pour more salt over the meat until it is completely buried. It's important that every part of the meat is in contact with the salt.

Optional Flavorings

  • At this point, you can add flavorings like celery seed and black pepper if desired.

Time

  • Leave the meat completely covered in salt for a full day.

By following these steps, you can effectively dry cure meat with salt. The salt draws out moisture, inhibiting bacterial growth, and the process also imparts a unique flavor to the meat.