5 delicious cured meat recipes from around the world
A classic Hunan dish featuring intensely smoky cured pork belly (la rou) stir-fried with pungent garlic stems and fiery dried chilies. This recipe balances the richness of the bacon with fresh aromatics for a deeply flavorful and satisfying meal.
Biltong is a traditional South African dried, cured meat, similar to jerky but with a distinct flavor and texture. It's typically made from beef or game, marinated in a vinegar-based brine, coated in a spiced mixture, and then air-dried.
Pinnekjøtt is a traditional Norwegian dish made from cured and dried lamb or sheep ribs, typically steamed over birch twigs. It's a staple for Christmas celebrations in Western Norway.
Authentic Colombian pork sausage, seasoned with aromatic cumin and black pepper, perfect for grilling. This recipe focuses on the traditional flavor profile.
Slavonski Kulen is a highly prized, dry-cured pork sausage originating from the Slavonia region of Croatia. It's known for its rich, spicy flavor, deep red color, and distinctive aroma, achieved through a meticulous process of seasoning with paprika, garlic, and salt, followed by smoking and long-term air-drying.
