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Curing meat is a process where you use different flavoring and preservation techniques on the meat to take all the moisture out of it. Historically, human beings have been using this technique to preserve and then use the meat for longer. However, we still have aging, canning, and drying techniques that help us cure meat by trying unique sauces and cured meat pairings.
Different types of meat have different tastes depending on the drying, fermentation, and flavoring process. Similarly, the type of meat matters a lot here. However, with the modern-day sauces and seasonings, you can make meat taste even better and here we will be discussing all of it.
Sauce and Cured Meat Pairings you can try yourself
There is nothing better than making a fresh sauce that you will try with the cured meat that you just got. The sauces are not that difficult to make, but their final taste with the meat will surely amaze you. So, here are our top picks of the Sauce and Cured Meat Pairings that you can try. The best part about these sauces is that they taste amazing with all cured meat types like jerky and salami.
Rocket Pesto
The first one on our list is a rather simple sauce or paste that you can make within minutes. It not only tastes good, but the aroma itself is mouthwatering. Its ingredients are:
- Pine nuts
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Parmesan cheese
- Rocket
You have to blend all these ingredients in your blender until you get a thick paste to make this sauce. Do not make too much at once as it is only good to be in the fridge for around 5 days.
Walnut sauce
If you love the aroma and taste of walnut, you will like adding this sauce to cured meat dishes. There is not a lot you will need for making this sauce apart from:
- Walnut
- Garlic
- Parmesan cheese
- Marjoram leaf
- Olive
This sauce is also easy to make as you only need a blender to make it. However, be careful not to overdo the blending, as a crunchy texture will be better for this sauce. To get a perfect consistency, you can use the pulse setting on your blender.
Yogurt Mayonnaise sauce
Regular mayonnaise is not the best thing to have with cured meat. The taste of these two do not get along so well. So, making the yogurt mayonnaise sauce could be a good option for you. This sauce will perfectly complement all types of cured meat with its creamy consistency and taste. Here are the ingredients:
- Greek yogurt
- Dijon mustard
- Pepper
- Salt
- Apple cider vinegar
There is no need for a blender here, as you can mix all the ingredients in a bowl, and you will be good to go.
Garlic-Basil pasta sauce
Adding your cured meats to pasta can change how both taste. Most probably, you will love the taste, but there is one issue: the dryness of the pasta. Here we have the perfect sauce that will complement the pasta and cured meats best. You will need the following things to make it:
- Garlic
- Basil leaves
- Salt
- Spices
- Olive oil
- Tomato
- Onion
So, you will start by blending in your garlic and basil leaves with salt, spices, and olive oil. Meanwhile, sauté some chopped onions at low heat and add tomato. Add the blend of garlic and basil leaves and combine everything well. Cook only for a while so that everything combines well, and then add the sauce to your pasta with cured meat.
Whether you are planning to have salami or jerky, you can always try out these sauces paired with the cured meat.
Italian Tomato sauce
This authentic Italian sauce goes on a lot of things and is a perfect combination with cured meats. It needs some cooking, but the ingredients are simple, and the cooking time is also short. Below are its ingredients:
- Tomatoes
- Balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Dry Oregano
- Parsley
- Salt
- Sugar
- Basil
You will start making the sauce by chopping tomatoes, basil, parsley, and garlic. Now start with a saucepan and add olive oil to it. Add garlic and oregano to the pan and let them fry for about 30 seconds. Now add 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar along with parsley and basil. Cook again for 30 seconds, and add chopped tomatoes with salt and sugar.
Add some water if you want to get a less thick consistency. Mash and combine everything and let cook for 8 minutes. Then you will be ready to serve it.
How to try your Sauce and Cured Meat Pairings?
Knowing what sauces will be perfect for your Sauce and Cured Meat Pairings is not enough. As long as you do not know how to consume each of them correctly, you cannot have the best taste.
So, here are a few ways to try your Sauce and Cured Meat Pairings.
Eat them raw
The first option is to eat them raw. You know what sauce you will pair with meat, and now you only have to eat. Take the meat, whether jerky or salami, dip it in the sauce and eat it. You will love how it tastes when there is nothing else like bread or salad in the taste.
Try on a piece of bread.
Who says you cannot get your meat and sauce on a piece of bread? You can use the meat and sauce only, but trying out some additional ingredients like veggies will help you make a sandwich. So, get your bread, add some sauce, add other dressings, add the meat, and place the other piece of bread on top. There you have it! A taste sandwich that you will love to eat.
Add in salads
Meat in salads is not a common thing, but you will know how tasty it is once you try it. You do not have to add the meat only to your salads when you have the perfect sauce to pair with it. So, when you are adding meat to your salads, add some of that sauce and try the newer version of that salad out.
Add in pasta
Using cured meats in pasta is becoming a thing now. While you can try it with different meat types, you can add some special sauces to pair up with that meat. Just make sure you maintain a tasty balance between the original taste of pasta, meat, and sauce.
Verdict
We all eat different recipes of beef, mutton, chicken, seafood, and other exotic meats. However, we hardly try the different sauces and cured meat pairings. So, if you also want to try one, you first need to know which type of cured meat you want. Whether you want a jerky, a salami, or anything else, next, you must know about different sauces that pair up with different types of meat. Only in this way will you get the best taste most healthily.
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