Did you catch more fish than you can fit in your freezer? Try salt-curing your fish to preserve your catch instead. These days, we tend to freeze food when we want to keep it on hand for a long time.

Salt is my frenemy. But it is also the magical crystal of culinary alchemy. Salt can harden my arteries but also transform raw fish, fowl and meats into delectable morsels through curing. Curing is ...

Curious how to make your own cured fish at home? Chef Melissa King shares her top tips, and a recipe. (Photos: Alaska Seafood) Cured fish is a popular item at breakfast buffets and brunches across the ...

Curing meat is why humans could stay put when there was nothing to grow, kill or steal. It is how conquerors and discoverers lasted while they traveled the world. But the refrigerator and the modern ...

Although many people use the words "curing" and "brining" interchangeably, the two fish preservation methods do differ, though both involve treating the fish with salt. To make a long explanation ...

a whole lot of patience. The time between buying a cut of meat from the butcher to actually serving it at the table can be months. Or even years. That’s when the meat breaks down, unlocking flavor you ...

Imagine being able to preserve meat indefinitely using nothing more than a single, simple ingredient. This ancient technique, passed down through centuries, not only makes your meat shelf-stable but ...