Demonstration should include
- visiting a meat processing facility, in person or virtually
- preserving meat using one of the following methods
- salt cure
- sugar cure
- dehydration
- canning
- freezing.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the ingredients of a salt or sugar cure?
- What is the dehydrating temperature for different types of meat?
- What are the differences in applying liquid and dry cures for meat?
Teacher Resource:
Dry Curing Virginia-Style Ham, Virginia Cooperative Extension