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Salumi

The Craft of Italian Dry Curing
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Salumi by Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn is an insightful guide into the traditional Italian craft of preserving meats, specifically focusing on the art of curing and transforming pork. The authors delve into the process of making authentic salami, prosciutto, and other cured delicacies, offering both historical context and practical, step-by-step instructions. This culinary journey is perfect for those passionate about combining old-world techniques with modern-day food preparation.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for culinary arts and an interest in the craft of curing meats. With detailed techniques and recipes, it provides an in-depth exploration suitable for both curious home cooks and seasoned chefs looking to expand their skills in traditional and artisanal food preparation.

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Salumi

The craft of Italian salumi, now accessible to the American cook, from the authors of the best-selling Charcuterie.

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Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn inspired a revival of artisanal sausage making and bacon curing with their surprise hit, Charcuterie. Now they delve deep into the Italian side of the craft with Salumi, a book that explores and simplifies the recipes and techniques of dry curing meats.

As the sources and methods of making our food have become a national discussion, an increasing number of cooks and professional chefs long to learn fundamental methods of preparing meats in the traditional way. Ruhlman and Polcyn give recipes for the eight basic products in Italy's pork salumi repertoire: guanciale, coppa, spalla, lardo, lonza, pancetta, prosciutto, and salami, and they even show us how to butcher a hog in the Italian and American ways.

This book provides a thorough understanding of salumi, with 100 recipes and illustrations of the art of ancient methods made modern and new.

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Salumi by Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn is praised for being an engaging exploration of the traditional Italian art of dry-curing meat, appealing even to those who might not initially be drawn to the topic. The authors not only delve into the intricacies of salumi creation but also offer over 100 detailed recipes and provide valuable advice on equipment, preparation techniques, and ingredient sourcing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393068597

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 October 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Illustration: 100 illustrations; 16 pages of color photographs

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 211.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 866g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Michael Ruhlman is one of the most highly regarded food writers today, having written and coauthored many bestsellers, including The Soul of a Chef, The French Laundry Cookbook, Ratio, The Book of Cocktail Ratios, and a series of cookbooks on the art of charcuterie, including Charcuterie; Salumi; and PΓ’tΓ©, Confit, Rillette. He lives in New York City and Providence, Rhode Island, with his wife, Ann Hood. Brian Polcyn has owned and operated many of Detroit’s finest restaurants, namely Forest Grill and Five Lakes Grill. From 1997 to 2024, he served on the full-time faculty of the Culinary Arts program at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan, where he taught butchery and charcuterie. He is the co-author of a series of cookbooks on the art of charcuterie, including Charcuterie; Salumi; and PΓ’tΓ©, Confit, Rillette.

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