Curing & Smoking

Bought while cheap...worth it.

Boyfriend loves it very informative detailed book this was his first attempt at making bacon he bought a pork shoulder joint for half price and gave it a go it’s lasted us a month and we have save a fortune on bacon and we can honestly say it’s by far the best bacon we have ever eaten he’s that impressed he’s got another one on the go there’s no stopping him now he would highly recommend the book and giving curing your own meat ago

This book has deepened my understanding of the role of meat in our diet and provided insights into traditional and sustainable preparation methods. The author offers clear, practical guidance that makes curing and smoking accessible, even in an urban setting. From the fundamentals of curing to delicious recipes, this handbook is a treasure trove of knowledge. It has empowered me to experiment confidently with new techniques, enriching my culinary repertoire and enhancing my appreciation for sustainable food practices. Highly recommended for both novices and experienced cooks.

Another great handbook in the River Cottage Handbook series. Both enjoyable to read and practical. The only shame is that Amazon EU ships the American version of this book, which is not clear from the ordering process. This means that the book is in American English and uses American temperatures (F) and American liquid measurements. I have no idea why the European branch would ship the American version of this British book, when the British version is by far the most common (and closest to home). Considering returning for this reason only.

A parte técnica e teórica até que é bem explicada porém achei pouco didática, tem livros melhores. A segunda parte que são receitas é muito boa, mostra receitas de alta complexidade porém explicadas de forma simples e muito bem detalhada. O livro é bonito, bom material, porém achei um pouco pequeno pra segurar, cansa ficar muito tempo lendo. Recomendo pra consultar as receitas. Pra entender a parte técnica, tem melhores.

Love this book i have learnt so much.