The Complete Guide to Preserving Meat, Fish, and Game


Book Description

For more than 8,000 years humans have been preserving meat and fish through canning, curing, smoking, and freezing, use techniques that remove the moisture and make it possible to keep meat for much longer than its natural shelf life. However, improper preservation of meat leads to more than 40% of all reported cases of food borne illness according to the Center for Disease Control, meaning it is necessary for everyone to carefully, effectively practice safe storage practices and ensure the meat is well preserved. This book will show any potential meat preserver how to go about the process of storing meat for long term use in a variety of methods, while constantly keeping an eye to the possibility of food borne illness and the loss of freshness. You will learn everything you need to know to start the process of setting aside and preserving your meat, fish, and game. Starting with a series of charts and basic details about different kinds of meat and fish, from venison to beef to salmon, you will learn which animal products store best with which methods, which methods must be avoided, and which diseases are the greatest risk when you store meat. With this information in hand, you will start learning how the freezing, canning, curing, and smoking processes work. You will be given detailed outlines of each process starting with what equipment you will need. Experts in meat preservation have been interviewed and their insights have been included here to provide a detailed and full overview of everything you can expect in the process. From these interviews, you will start the process of understand what you need to effectively preserve meat products. You will learn what can lead to failure for all four methods, what the best possible storage locations are for each, and what materials should be avoided at all costs. Learn how smoking works and the timelines for every form of storage from the moment the animal is butchered to the moment it needs to be preserved. No matter what kind of animal you are preserving, this book will provide the details you need to effectively store the meat for later use. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.




Butchering, Processing and Preservation of Meat


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This book is written primarily for the family to help solve the meat problem and to augment the food supply. Producing and preserving meats for family meals are sound practices for farm families and some city folks as well-they make possible a wider variety of meats, which can be of the best quality, at less cost. Meat is an essential part of the American diet. It is also an ex pensive food. With the costs high, many persons cannot afford to buy the better cuts; others are being forced to restrict the meat portion of the diet to a minimum, or to use ineffectual substitutes. Commercially in the United States, meat means the flesh of cattle, hogs, and sheep, except where used with a qualifying word such as reindeer meat, crab meat, whale meat, and so on. Meat in this book is used in a broader sense, although not quite so general as to com prise anything and everything eaten for nourishment either by man or beast. To be sure, it includes the flesh of domestic animals and large and small game animals as well; also poultry, domestic fowl raised for their meat and eggs, and game birds, all wild upland birds, shore birds, and waterfowl; and fish.




The Ultimate Home Butchering And Meat Preservation Handbook For Beginners


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Embark on an exciting journey into the world of home butchery "The Ultimate Home Butchering And Meat Preservation Handbook For Beginners" is your guide to a wealth of detailed butchery instructions, along with valuable techniques, tips, and tricks. It also offers a selection of 30+ homestyle recipes using readily available ingredients. Richard Owen extends a warm invitation to home cooks, encouraging them to explore the simplicity of butchering various meat cuts and preparing delicious meals for their loved ones within the cozy confines of their homes. User-friendly chapters provide step-by-step guidance for the home butcher, covering the processing of beef, lamb, sheep, goat, pork, poultry, and other game meats. Additionally, you'll gain insights into packaging, food preservation, and food safety. The delectable dishes featured in this essential book are created from the very cuts butchers break down, many of which you can find at your local supermarket. To complement the extensive recipe collection, detailed instructions are provided for preparing these mouthwatering dishes with your meat. So, why wait any longer? Grab your meat cleaver and delve into the captivating pages that lie ahead!




Preservation of Meat and Poultry Products (Preservation Techniques, Luncheon Meats, Meat Loaves, Meat Spreads, Canned Meat Products, Maintenance of Eggs, Soups, Gravies, Sauces, Sausage with Machinery, Equipment Details & Factory Layout)


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Preservation of Meat and Poultry Products (Preservation Techniques, Luncheon Meats, Meat Loaves, Meat Spreads, Canned Meat Products, Maintenance of Eggs, Soups, Gravies, Sauces, Sausage with Machinery, Equipment Details & Factory Layout) About the Book Meat and poultry preservation refers to the process of extending the shelf life of meat and poultry products while maintaining their quality and safety. Preservation methods have been used for centuries to prevent spoilage and make these products available for consumption beyond their natural lifespan. This practice not only ensures that the meat and poultry stay edible for a longer time, but it also helps to reduce waste and increase convenience for consumers. There are various methods of meat and poultry preservation, each with its own unique benefits and requirements. Some common preservation techniques include freezing, drying, smoking, canning, and curing. The increasing consumption of meat and poultry worldwide is expected to drive this market in the Upcoming years. Poultry, pork, beef, and lamb are some of the types of meat that are widely consumed worldwide. The high popularity of Poultry meat due to its low price compared to red meats is expected to be the primary driver of market growth. The prominent meat product market players are embarking upon the utilization of meat and poultry from the companies that meet standards for animal welfare. As the demand for preserved meat and poultry products continues to rise, the market outlook for starting a preservation business is incredibly promising. The convenience, reduced food waste, flavor variety, and food safety that preserved products offer make them highly sought after by consumers. This trend is expected to continue growing in the coming years, presenting entrepreneurs with a golden opportunity to capitalize on this market demand. Some of the major aspects of the book are Principles of Various Preservation Techniques, Preservation of Poultry Meat, Utilisation of Poultry Industry By-Products, Preservation and Maintenance of Eggs, Poultry Products, Luncheon Meats, Meat Loaves and Meat Spreads, Sausage Manufacturing Process, Miscellaneous Canned Meat Products, Standards and Quality Control Measures for Meat and Meat Products, Soups, Gravies, and Sauces (Including Mixes), Meat and Poultry Products Packaging, Cold Chain Management in Meat Storage, Distribution and Retail. Lucrative and sustainable business prospects abound within the Meat and Poultry Industry. Consequently, embarking on your entrepreneurial journey is a commendable approach to enter this sector. To gain comprehensive insights into the Meat and Poultry Products industry, consider delving into this book. It will provide valuable guidance on establishing your own Preservation of Meat and Poultry Products Business. Given the growing demand for Meat and Poultry Products in today's market, it presents an excellent opportunity for profit generation.




The Complete Guide to Preserving Meat, Fish, and Game: Step-By-Step Instructions to Freezing, Canning, Curing, and Smoking


Book Description

For more than 8,000 years humans have been preserving meat and fish through canning, curing, smoking, and freezing, use techniques that remove the moisture and make it possible to keep meat for much longer than its natural shelf life. However, improper preservation of meat leads to more than 40% of all reported cases of food borne illness according to the Center for Disease Control, meaning it is necessary for everyone to carefully, effectively practice safe storage practices and ensure the meat is well preserved. This book will show any potential meat preserver how to go about the process of storing meat for long term use in a variety of methods, while constantly keeping an eye to the possibility of food borne illness and the loss of freshness. You will learn everything you need to know to start the process of setting aside and preserving your meat, fish, and game. Starting with a series of charts and basic details about different kinds of meat and fish, from venison to beef to salmon, you will learn which animal products store best with which methods, which methods must be avoided, and which diseases are the greatest risk when you store meat. With this information in hand, you will start learning how the freezing, canning, curing, and smoking processes work. You will be given detailed outlines of each process starting with what equipment you will need. Experts in meat preservation have been interviewed and their insights have been included here to provide a detailed and full overview of everything you can expect in the process. From these interviews, you will start the process of understand what you need to effectively preserve meat products. You will learn what can lead to failure for all four methods, what the best possible storage locations are for each, and what materials should be avoided at all costs. Learn how smoking works and the timelines for every form of storage from the moment the animal is butchered to the moment it needs to be preserved. No matter what kind of animal you are preserving, this book will provide the details you need to effectively store the meat for later use. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.










Meat Preservation


Book Description

Meat Preservation is written as an integrated and all-encompassing text that includes historical aspects and trends, discussion of basic background information, the evaluation and status of techniques and procedures, and treatments of potential future developments. The latter are particularly important because based on consumer desires, there is a definite trend developing to produce and market meat and meat products that have been subjected to a lesser degree of preservation, yet appear to be fresh and more healthful. Today, there is an intense interest to produce the safest meat possible. The overriding theme of Meat Preservation, provides the understanding of the science of meat and discussion for using known technologies to achieve the goal of safe meat of high quality. Prof. Cassens has gathered information on the preservation of meat from many sources, and organized the material of this important subject in a highly readable form. Proper preservation of meat is important to prevent economic loss due to spoilage, and to prevent the transmission of foodborne illness. To make the text flow smoothly, references are not cited directly, but are given as general sources. Meat Preservation will be useful for undergraduates, and also valuable to workers and researchers in meat and animal science, food scientists and technologists, and anyone interested in the preservation of meat and meat products.