curing (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkjʊərɪŋ/

Definition

The process of preserving food like meat or fish through drying, salting, smoking, or pickling to prevent spoilage.

Examples

• The traditional method of curing salmon involves rubbing the fillets with salt, sugar, and dill.

• After curing for three months in a temperature-controlled room, the salami reached the perfect texture.

• Many ancient civilizations relied on the curing of meat to survive long periods of food scarcity.

Synonyms of curing

Words with a similar meaning to curing:

• preserving
• pickling
• salting
• smoking

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