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The art and mystery of curing, preserving, and potting all kinds of meats, game, and fish; also, the art of pickling and the preservation of fruits and vegetables
$aLondon :$bChapman and Hall, $c1864.
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"The Art and Mystery of Curing, Preserving, and Potting All Kinds of Meats, Game, and Fish" is a practical guide on food preservation methods written in the mid-19th century. The book covers the techniques involved in curing and preserving various meats and fish, pickling fruits and vegetables, and offers numerous recipes aimed at both household cooks and wholesale dealers. It likely appeals to readers interested in traditional food preparation techniques and historical cooking methods. The opening of the treatise lays out the rationale for its creation, highlighting the failures consumers often face with preserved items in markets. It introduces several curing techniques, emphasizing their importance for achieving quality results in preserved meats, while cautioning against common mistakes that lead to unpalatable outcomes. The author discusses factors such as fuel choice for smoking and the importance of understanding the processes involved in curing to ensure safe and delicious preserved foods, also addressing the book's intention to cater to diverse audiences, from noble households to local tradespeople. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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