Charcuterie: How-to make it at home

Spice it, salt it, slice and eat. Repeat. That's charcuterie.

Think you can make your own bacon at home? With BetsyLife's recipe, you can - and with some curing salt it is quite easy too. From corned beef to salmon, these recipes will walk you through the basics of curing meats and fish.

Looking for a more daring project? Might we suggest heading over to Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Charcutepalooza where the July challenge includes making hot dogs, mortadella and bratwurst. Or try out these recipes here:  

Spanish Chorizo (from Wrightfood)

Duck Prosciutto (from eat live travel write)

Beef Jerky (from My Man's Belly)

Cured Bacon (from BetsyLife)

Sea Salt Cured Salmon (from Chef Tom's Blog)

Italian-style Cured Beef (from them apples)

Pastrami (from foodtease)

Salt Cured Tuna (from playing with fire and water)

Chicken Liver Mushroom Pate (from Anabella's Kitchen)

Corned Beef Cabbage (from Leite's Culinaria)

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