Steps
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Appalachian Sugar-Cured Ham (Western North Carolina): Creates the characteristic sweet-smoky crust while preserving the meat
- 2.
Hickory Sugar-Cured Bacon (Eastern Tennessee): Balances smoke penetration with sugar's preservative qualities
- 3.
Kentucky Bourbon Sugar-Cured Venison (Bluegrass Region): Modern adaptation using bourbon-infused sugar for game meats