If you've ever checked the label on deli meat, you've probably seen the words "nitrate-free" or "no nitrates added" plastered across the packaging. Sounds like a good thing if it means no ...

Meat curing is a centuries-old preservation method that blends tradition and science to keep food safe, flavorful, and beautiful. From dry rubs to brines, both natural and synthetic nitrates play a ...

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There are many wonderful types of cured meats, or meats that have been preserved using salt, nitrites, nitrates, and sugar to extend shelf life and improve texture. But plenty of studies and world ...