Description
Preservation of food using salt
Technical
Salting is the preservation of food with dry edible salt. It is related to pickling in general and more specifically to brining,, and is one form of curing. It is one of the oldest methods of preserving food, and two historically significant salt-cured foods are salted fish and salt-cured meat. Vegetables such as runner beans and cabbage are also often preserved in this manner.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
brinyoceanicmineralsharppungent
Wine Analogy
Like the salinity in a crisp Muscadet wine
Coffee Analogy
Similar to the mineral notes in a wet-processed Ethiopian coffee
Perfume Analogy
Evokes the marine accords in oceanic fragrances
Origin & History
Civilization
Ancient Romans
Era
Pre-500 CE
Region
Mediterranean
Spread Path
Trade routes along the Roman Empire
Culinary Applications
GravlaxScandinaviaCures salmon while maintaining texture
ProsciuttoItalyPreserves pork while developing complex flavors
SauerkrautGermanyFerments cabbage while preventing spoilage
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosheriodine sensitivity