The Art of Charcuterie: A Guide to Curing and Preserving Meats at Home

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· Barrett Williams
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About this ebook

The Art of Charcuterie invites you to turn your kitchen into a focused charcuterie workshop, where flavor, texture, and tradition meet practical science. This comprehensive guide walks you through the art and science of home-fermented sausages with confidence, clarity, and head-turning results you’ll want to share.

What you’ll learn safety-first workflows; selecting meat, fat, salt, and curing balance; starter cultures and mold management; equipment and controls for temperature and humidity; the science behind fermentation, pH milestones, and texture development; step-by-step fermentation, inoculation, and monitoring; finishing, mold maintenance, drying, and shelf life; flavor foundations with traditional and regional profiles; a rich recipe lineup including classic salami, pepperoni, saucisson sec, plus chouriço, linguiça, Calabrese, soppressata, finocchiona, and more; troubleshooting guides for off-flavors, texture issues, and fermentation stalls; safety, legal considerations, and meticulous record-keeping.

From safety to savor, the book covers every critical phase with practical guidance, checklists, and real-world examples. You’ll also learn to pair and preserve your creations, building enticing boards and long-term storage plans you can rely on.

Ready to elevate your kitchen craft? Add The Art of Charcuterie to your cart and start crafting unforgettable fermented sausages at home today.

About the author

Barrett is an award-winning Systems Engineer with a passion for leveraging emerging technology to design and maintain complex repairable systems. Throughout his career, he has been involved in numerous high-tech programs for the U.S. Government as well as private corporations. Barrett's contributions to the field of systems engineering have been recognized with awards from large defense contractors as well as his alma mater, Stevens Institute of Technology. In addition to his work as an engineer, Barrett is an accomplished author, known for his no-nonsense, straightforward writing style that cuts through the noise and provides practical, actionable information. His books are designed to help readers accomplish various goals from starting small businesses to generate additional streams of income to harnessing the power of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

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