Posts Tagged ‘brining’

Sichuan Canadian Bacon

I recently saw a tweet go by for “Sichuan Bacon.”  Hold the phone.  Click.  It was from Hank Shaw author & blogger of Hunter Angler Gardener Cook, who’s site I just love to follow.  What a fabulous idea.  I had just purchased a few ounces of Sichuan peppercorns, so the tweet was clearly a sign of planetary alignment.  Last year while participating in Charcutepalooza, I honed my curing skills, particularly on bacon and ham.  Read more ›

Home Corned Beef

Growing up, corned beef was a treat in my house.  Simmered on the stovetop or braised in the oven with potatoes, carrots, and onions, I could not wait to eat that salty, preserved goodness.  I was fortunate enough to grow up on a farm where we raised our own cattle.  When we slaughtered a steer, my dad always ask our butcher to corn the briskets and a couple of chuck roasts.  Read more ›

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