Charcuterie & Curing
A Bench Reference for Safe, Repeatable Curing: Cure Calculations, Equilibrium Brines, and Fermentation Protocols
★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviewsby Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
Stop guessing. Master the math and safety of charcuterie with bench-ready tables, cure calculations, and step-by-step protocols.
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About this book
You've cured your first batches, but now you want consistency and safety. This book is your bench-side companion, packed with the exact formulas and tables you need to calculate cure additions, build equilibrium brines, and manage fermentation. No more flipping between forum posts or hoping a recipe is right.
Every chapter is structured for quick reference: numbered procedures, spec tables for cures and cultures, and safety callouts that keep you on track. From the science of curing salts to the fine points of fermentation, you'll find the precise numbers and protocols that turn good charcuterie into great, safe charcuterie.
Whether you're making whole-muscle salami or a simple bacon, this book gives you the tools to verify your process and repeat your successes. It's the reference you'll keep open on the counter, not on a shelf.
Reader Reviews
Nancy Robinson
★★★★★Finally, a book that doesn't treat me like a beginner. I've been curing for a few years, but I always had doubts about my cure calculations. This book's tables and formulas are exactly what I needed. The equilibrium brining section is worth the price alone. I've already made two batches of bacon with perfect results. The troubleshooting chapter saved a batch of salami that had case hardening. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to get serious.
Paul Rivera
★★★★★As a hobbyist who's made some good and some not-so-good charcuterie, this book is a game-changer. The clear, precise instructions and the safety focus really helped me understand the 'why' behind the process. The quick reference tables are perfect for when I'm in the middle of a batch and need to double-check a number. I appreciate that it's not a cover-to-cover read; I just keep it on my counter. A solid 4 stars because I wish there were a few more project examples, but it's the best curing reference I've found.