Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Asian pickles are my passion, but Jewish pickles are my heritage. If you like pickles, and you like fish, you will find this insanely delicious. It’s a great appetizer excellent on top of toast, bagels, or green salad with radishes.
The vinaigrette, a form of escabeche, aids in the preservation of the meat through the mix of oil and vinegar. This South American specialty is a staple of Argentinean and Uruguayan cuisines.
Do you have your turkey yet? When you get it, give yourself a couple days to brine your bird in this flavorful brining recipe. Brining allows salt, sugar and the flavors of the brine to soak into your turkey, giving it needed moisture and seasoning.
If you love pastrami and corned beef then you need to try this recipe. Making pastrami with beef heart is not only simple - it's delicious. Follow this step by step guide to make your own at home!
I have never been a fan of ham. Spiral-sliced, country-style, Black Forest,...doesn't much matter. My take away is almost always . Being the type that always likes to DIY, I tinkered with my version of ham until it came out positively addictive
I started the night before with thick slices of pork belly and a fabulous brine and let everything hang-out in the fridge. This was my first attempt at curing bacon and it was super fun.
Cured meats are expensive and packed with chemical insanity. My feralized version is cheap and takes maybe five minutes hands-on. (Plus ten days of so of curing.) I'm not sure if it worked yet, but if it doesn't you can learn from my mistakes!