About the book
A thoroughly practical guide to curing and smoking meat, fish, cheese, and vegetables at home.
River Cottage, a long-standing pioneer for high-quality sustainable food, is all about knowing the whole story behind what's put on the table. In true River Cottage form, this accessible, compact guide is bursting with essential information for sourcing, butchering, smoking, and curing the whole hog, cow, chicken, fish, and vegetable. Steven Lamb, a respected charcuterie authority, breaks down the traditional methods of curing and smoking to their most simple procedures, with abundant visual resources and 50 recipes. With some salt, pepper, and sugar from the pantry, it's easy to turn good-quality produce into fantastic, exciting food. This thorough, timely handbook begins with a detailed breakdown of tools (from sharp knives to sausage stuffers, for the gadget-loving cook) and an explanation of the preservation process, including a section on which cuts are best for various methods of curing and smoking. Lamb then dives into each method--from dry-curing to fermentation, brining to smoking--in a straightforward, comprehensive manner. And for each technique, there are many delicious recipes, including chorizo Scotch eggs, hot smoked mackerel, prosciutto, and dry-cured bacon.
Editions of The River Cottage Curing and Smoking Handbook
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781607747871
- EBook
- ISBN 9781607747888
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A thoroughly practical guide to curing and smoking meat, fish, cheese, and vegetables at home.
River Cottage, a long-standing pioneer for high-quality sustainable food, is all about knowing the whole story behind what's put on the table. In true River Cottage form, this accessible, compact guide is bursting with essential information for sourcing, butchering, smoking, and curing the whole hog, cow, chicken, fish, and vegetable. Steven Lamb, a respected charcuterie authority, breaks down the traditional methods of curing and smoking to their most simple procedures, with abundant visual resources and 50 recipes. With some salt, pepper, and sugar from the pantry, it's easy to turn good-quality produce into fantastic, exciting food. This thorough, timely handbook begins with a detailed breakdown of tools (from sharp knives to sausage stuffers, for the gadget-loving cook) and an explanation of the preservation process, including a section on which cuts are best for various methods of curing and smoking. Lamb then dives into each method--from dry-curing to fermentation, brining to smoking--in a straightforward, comprehensive manner. And for each technique, there are many delicious recipes, including chorizo Scotch eggs, hot smoked mackerel, prosciutto, and dry-cured bacon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The River Cottage Curing and Smoking Handbook about?
A thoroughly practical guide to curing and smoking meat, fish, cheese, and vegetables at home.
River Cottage, a long-standing pioneer for high-quality sustainable food, is all about knowing the whole story behind what's put on the table. In true River Cottage form, this accessible, compact guide is bursting with essential information for sourcing, butchering, smoking, and curing the whole hog, cow, chicken, fish, and vegetable. Steven Lamb, a respected charcuterie authority, breaks down the traditional methods of curing and smoking to their most simple procedures, with abundant visual resources and 50 recipes. With some salt, pepper, and sugar from the pantry, it's easy to turn good-quality produce into fantastic, exciting food. This thorough, timely handbook begins with a detailed breakdown of tools (from sharp knives to sausage stuffers, for the gadget-loving cook) and an explanation of the preservation process, including a section on which cuts are best for various methods of curing and smoking. Lamb then dives into each method--from dry-curing to fermentation, brining to smoking--in a straightforward, comprehensive manner. And for each technique, there are many delicious recipes, including chorizo Scotch eggs, hot smoked mackerel, prosciutto, and dry-cured bacon.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The River Cottage Curing and Smoking Handbook?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Cookery / food and drink / food writing / cookbooks > Cookery / food by ingredient / food groups > Cookery / food by ingredient: meat and game
Where can I read a sample of The River Cottage Curing and Smoking Handbook?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781607747871
Is The River Cottage Curing and Smoking Handbook part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series River Cottage Handbooks
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The River Cottage Curing and Smoking Handbook?
Steven Lamb
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The River Cottage Curing and Smoking Handbook is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781607747871) and ebook(ISBN 9781607747888)
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