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Charcuterie For Dummies

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Charcuterie For Dummies by Mark LaFay is a guide for anyone interested in the art of charcuterie. It covers the techniques, tools, and artistry involved in curing meats, making sausages, and crafting a visually appealing charcuterie board. The book provides practical advice and tips for achieving delicious results at home, combining science and culinary art.
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If you have a passion for culinary arts or a keen interest in the science behind food preservation, you might enjoy this book. It's perfect for those eager to explore the world of charcuterie, offering accessible explanations and practical guidance for enthusiasts and beginners alike.

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Charcuterie For Dummies

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The world of charcuterie is at your fingertips

Even if you’ve never cooked a slab of bacon in your life, you can prepare sausage and cured meats at home! In Charcuterie for Dummies, you’ll learn everything you could possibly need to get started, from choosing the right gear and finding quality raw ingredients, all the way through taking your parties to the next level with epic charcuterie boards.

Salami, bacon, prosciutto, and good-old-fashioned sausage are all on the menu with Charcuterie for Dummies. Author and meat master Mark LaFay will help you keep things safe and sanitary, equip you with some seriously awesome recipes, and teach you a thing or two about which beers and wines to serve up with your meat. Choose a chapter and get started!

  • Get started curing meats at home with the highest quality raw ingredients, equipment, and recipes
  • Make everything from sausage and bacon to prosciutto, salami, and more
  • Learn how to pair your homemade meats with jams, nuts, cheeses, and pickles for epic charcuterie boards
  • Take your new hobby to the next level with more advanced recipes and beverage pairings

Whether you’re a total beginner or coming in with some previous knowledge, Charcuterie for Dummies will unleash your culinary creativity!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119690788

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Mark LaFay is the founder of Old Major Market, a virtual artisanal butcher shop in Indianapolis. He started in 2016 with a vision for a new way of retailing artisanal meats and provisions directly to consumers without a brick and mortar store. LaFay is a serial entrepreneur, butcher, certified sommelier, the Abe Frohman of Indianapolis, and the 2015 and 2017 Indiana State Fair Backyard BBQ Grand Champion.

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