Some interesting recipes for those just getting into curing and other preservation techniques. The basics are well covered and should build a foundation for additional forays into the practice.

Brilliant and innovative cookbook.Loved the recipes I tried and will try many more I'm sure. Well done on such a great and toothsome book.

I don't like this book very much but it is not without some value. The text, at least in the ARC that I am working from, is disjointed and contradictory and somewhat unclear in places.

Ms Solomon skimps on the fermented foods section because she says that US readers don't like fermented food. What world is she living in? "The revolution will not be microwaved" was published in 2006 and, while it was not the only recent fermenting book, it can be used as a start date for updated fermenting. Check out fermented foods online and you will see many sites devoted to "live" foods which are rich in probiotics and thus favorite recommendations for gut health.

Ms Solomon then devotes a chapter to brined foods, which somehow she separates from fermented foods. Cucumbers fermented in brine are not the protein foods that are the subject of this book, but by golly, brined is fermented there (look up "half-done" pickles). Most people consider corned beef to be fermented, but not Ms Solomon.

The book's introduction says clearly that you are responsible for your own safety and that all of the instructions in the book are safe. I would have put in some "Don't do this" along with the "Do this" for tricky techniques.

Ms Solomon uses sodium nitrate in the form of Pink Cure #1 and #2 which are often called "Pink Salt". While she often adds "(sodium nitrate)" to the sentence to reinforce that this is not table salt but no where does not spell out that Himalayan Pink Salt is something else entirely. Do all novice cooks know this?

As I read the text, Ms Solomon says that you really should not cold smoke meat, a sentiment echoed by many of my fave sources, but then goes on to tell you how to do it. Fortunately she always tells you to cook the cold smoked meat before eating.

Stick in here too are a few non-preserved foods too. Why?

So bottom line here is that this is probably a good reference book but I would check the recipes with other sources before testing.

PS There is a recipe in the book for "Yoghurt Bombs" which are dehydrated yoghurt cheese. You haven't taste anything till you have tasted "qurut" from Afghanistan. It is far too strong, salty, and smelly for me but some American and most Afghan friends, who love it.

Biltong seems to be my word of the month. Just after hearing about it from a South African friend, I came across the recipe in “Cured Meat, Smoked Fish & Pickled Eggs.” But along with the curious meat jerky-like preparation, CMSFPE has a wealth of other techniques for protein-rich snacks and meals. I’ve cut back on my meat eating over the years, so my husband was surprised to come across several pounds of steak, a pork belly, and a six-pack of hot dogs in the refrigerator. After I explained that it was my weekend’s projects, all in the name of testing recipes, though, he was willing to go with the program. I am happy to report back that beef jerky, salt pork, and pickled hot dogs are all worth the effort. Thanks to Karen Solomon for a well-researched, fun, project based cookbook.

Ok, I'm not known for my ability to wait long periods of time for food. So this book, while super interesting, with food-porn worthy pictures and really YUMMY sounding recipes, might not be the best fit for me, with the wait time being hours to WEEKS to even MONTHS for the food to be ready.

I really enjoyed the little paragraph before each recipe, talking about the history behind it or how her family enjoyed it and why.

Due to the nature of the recipes, there was a LOT of repetition, but it was necessary for each one. The beginning also had some...suspect information and while it mentioned Paleo, this is a Paleo "friendly" book, but in no way, shape or form is it even close to the Paleo lifestyle. So if you are Paleo, be aware of that. Its not a bad thing, just slightly jarring. (Ie-saturated fat is a "sometimes" food, peanuts are nuts and not legumes, etc.)

The techniques and history behind them were interesting and I did learn a lot about food preservation and it has made me REALLY glad I live in the here and now, at least until we get hit with an EMP and we're back to preserving our food like this. Then I'll be wishing I had memorized this book, rather than just read it!

Good, solid intro into the world of food preservation. Not for the faint of heart or impatient. 3.5 stars, rounded up for the mouth-watering pictures and descriptions!

My thanks to NetGalley and Storey Publishing, LLC for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.

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A precious cookbook about the culinary art of the fermented food. Very easy to follow step by step tutorials to create great recipes of cured meat, smoked fish and pickled eggs from every corner of the world

With well thought out easy to follow step by step directions this is a good starting point for all sorts of preserving techniques. A lot of information is covered but it's still easy to read and follow. I hope to make a lot of these recipes soon.

For anyone looking for a comprehensive guide to preserving a variety of meat, fish, eggs, dairy, pulses and nuts by smoking, pickling, salt curing, oil curing and dehydrating, this is it.

After an interesting discussion of the protein content in various food groups the next section covers the different methods of preserving them. The introduction and techniques are followed by 7 chapters filled with some very interesting sounding recipes.

This book is definitely one to be added to my cookery shelf.

Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing a preview copy.

Karen Solomon, a noted cookbook author, teacher, and expert on food preservation, has outdone herself in her cookbook Cured Meat, Smoked Fish & Pickled Eggs: Recipes & Techniques for Preserving Protein-Packed Foods. This unique book has recipes for homemade treats that most of us thought we couldn’t make at home. Have you ever tasted homemade hot smoked salmon or salt pork? While commercial versions are quite good, it isn’t that difficult to make over-the-top delicacies that are worthy of family and friends.

Solomon has included recipes using the basic recipes, like homemade salt pork –a favorite - Boston Baked Beans – the real kind and her recipe is excellent. The hot smoked salmon goes into Killer Smoked Fish Salad which was a big hit at a recent outdoor gathering. Pickled Shrimp is another excellent recipe that is perfect for salads and appetizers. The Preserved Herbed Feta is perfect for entertaining, and is definitely different from the norm.

The photographs in the book are beautiful, and the recipes are easy-to-understand. Although some of the recipes are time-consuming, they are not difficult to make, and even beginner cooks can follow the easy recipes to turn out picture-perfect dishes.

This is definitely a specialty book for cooks and cookbook collectors who want something different. However, they are for things that many, except for the most dedicated of cooks, won’t want to take the time to make (their loss). Dedicated cooks who want to prepare dishes that are a cut above will want to add this cookbook to their collection.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

The home cook who may be curious but nervous about preserving your own food will find this cookbook an invaluable reference. Smoking, canning, and pickling are broken down into simple steps, with explanations and recipes.

This is an interesting cookery book on pickling and curing meat with many beautiful photographs. I will for sure follow up all the lessons and put them into practice.

I’m just starting my health journey send this was a great insight into techniques and methods.
Easy to u derstand recipes and nice layout.
Thanks for the opportunity to read NetGalley.

Great recipes. Easy to follow. Good range of ingredients. Techniques I had not tried before. and will try again. Recommended.

This was a very interesting book to read and to learn how to preserve protein-rich and expensive foods, I am more likely to pickle than to smoke or cure anything.
Easy to grab and satisfying to eat, preserved proteins go way beyond jerky. Food preservation teacher and cook Karen Solomon teaches you how to smoke, pickle, salt-cure, oil-cure, and dehydrate a variety of meats, dairy, fish, eggs, and other proteins economically and at home.

This hunger inducing book goes beyond its title of the expected jerkies, gravlax, and pickled eggs. It will expand the home cooks repertoire for preserving a variety of protein rich foods. Enticing and delicious styled photos accompany the clear instructive text.

This book is well organized, it begins with an educational primer to preservation before delving into the many recipes. The methods range from pickling and drying to fat curing and cold smoking. The primer is valuable as it provides the framework skills necessary for each type of preservation. The recipes then specify required steps in detail. This allows the recipe page layouts to be concise and informative. Each one is clear about expect yield, time requirements, and basic preservation method. If a recipe breaks across pages, there is a note on the bottom of the page.

For those who are lacto-octo-vegetarians there are a broad selection of egg and dairy recipes to choose from in this collection. If you are vegan there's something for you! The assorted styles of preserved tofu, beans, or nuts all look delicious.

Throughout the preservation recipes there are suggestions for using the new ingredients. If you can restrain from my favourite method of consumption, straight out of the jar! This is a thoughtful look at protein-based preservation.

It is worth pointing out that the subtitle of the book is “65 flavorful recipes for preserving protein packed foods.” So don’t expect to find information on preserving vegetables and fruit. Great idea to take the huge topic of preserving and limit it to beans and nuts, fish, meat and eggs, yoghurt and cheese.

The title is somewhat misleading. It is very catchy and appealing though! The recipes cover more than cured meat, smoked fish and pickled eggs; for example the fish recipes cover canning, curing, drying as well as smoking. There are only 65 recipes, so this is not a huge resource, but there is enough information and interesting recipes to make it a worthwhile addition to my bookshelf. The author references the excellent books by Michael Ruhman (in the sources and resources section) for further information.

The book is clearly laid out and has some superb photographs. I really liked the Cook It: sections where recipe ideas for using the preserved food are given. I would have liked to see more of these!

The initial chapters on Techniques and How-Tos cover clear step by step instructions for hot water bath canning, pickling, dry curing, brine curing, drying, freezing, fat curing, hot smoking. Individual chapters cover processes and recipes for meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy, beans and nuts. I was particularly taken by the recipes for cheeses and small fish, so often left out of preserving books.

Options given for preserving methods are useful – for example instruction are included for drying in the oven if you do not have a food dehydrator. I also liked the fact that traditional methods are often explained, such as in the making of biltong (with the caveat that it is frowned upon by the USDA!)

My only grumble is the introduction which focuses on protein, almost as a justification for the book not including vegetables and fruit. I thought it was unnecessary in an otherwise excellent book.

This is an interesting cookery book on pickling and curing meat with many colour photographs.

There are 9 sections within this book which includes an introduction, techniques & how to, beef, lamb & game, pork, poultry, big fish, small fish, eggs & dairy and beans & nuts.

The introduction is unusual as it really begins by talking about the protein in different foods rather than the reasons for curing or pickling.

The techniques section is more the introduction, as it discusses all the different methods for preserving or curing and includes how to instructions for pickling, hot-water-bath canning, pressure canning, dry curing, brine curing, drying, freezing, fat curing, hot smoking, and finally cold smoking.

The recipes include good instructions, the amount it makes, the time taken and if a certain method is used. Also included is storage information for the recipe.

I would think from looking at this that a certain amount of specialist equipment is required such as a canning pot and pressure canner for canning methods. The curing does not appear to require much equipment apart from a bucket or dish and the drying could be done on cooling racks, or a food dehydrator could be used.

There is a conversion table in the rear of the book, but you also need your calculator handy to multiply from ounces & pounds to grams.

I received this eBook from Netgalley in return for a honest review

So excited to read this book, as I adore cured, smoked and pickled food. The photos are mouth-wateringly tempting. This is definitely a book for the home chef who wants to go a step-beyond. It would make a fantastic gift, as it is a good reading book for the recipe-nook lover, to be savored and used to plan, with mouth watering detail.

Just enough detail in the description part at the front to explain the principles of preserving food.

I look forward to making the recipes. I had high expectations for this book, but there are a couple of disappointments - no pickles/chutneys, limited pickled vegetables, no ceviche (quick cured) recipes, and a recipe for pickled anchovies - there is a reason you can't get 'fresh' anchovies, and it is disappointing that the author does not know this. So dropped a star.

OMG I love this book! As well as clear recipes, it’s gorgeous - lovely pics and a clean modern layout.

The title actually doesn’t do it justice - try sake pickled tofu, honeyed pistachios, herbed feta.... not just meat, fish and eggs.

I have made biltong and pickled onions before but nothing more adventurous. Some of these are easy, some sound a lot of work (too much for me anyway). Anyway, I don’t think you need to be experienced in preserving to enjoy this.

If I was to have a request - I would like more pics, especially of some of the processes.