Pure Charcuterie: The Craft and Poetry of Curing Meats at Home (Urban Homesteader Hacks)
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (804 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B072HCCW26 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 150 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Meredith Leigh makes a case for meat preservation both as a means of artistic expression and flavorful eating, and she captures the beauty, value, and, essence of charcuterie, in a beautiful, accessible guide for the everyday cook.. Create beautiful cured meats at home, revel in the delicious combination of craft and thrift, and discover creativity and empowerment through charcuterie practice
Cured meat products arose from the need for preservation, in a time when cooking and refrigeration were not always available. The confluence of these elements, along with the purest of ingredients, can enable anyone to craft cured meats in their home.Pure Charcuterie is a practical and artistic look at the techniques for curing meat at home both as a creative hands-on craft and as a fantastic and sustainable way to preserve highly valuable food. Ideal for home cooks working in small spaces, Pure Charcuterie is a must-have for experienced and new cooks alike — and any home artisan.. This accessible, beautiful, visual guide walks the reader through the process of making charcuterie, including:sourcing ingredientsclear explanations of charcuterie techniquecreative recipes balancing tradition and
She has developed a farmer co-op, founded and catalyzed non-profit ventures, grown vegetables, flowers, and meats, owned and managed a retail butcher shop and restaurant, and more. Over the past 15 years, Meredith Leigh has worked as a farmer, butcher, chef, teacher, non-profit executive director, and writer, all in pursuit of sustainable food. S