Charcuterie & curing
Cure and dry meat at home with salt and time to make bacon, salami and ham.
Charcuterie & curing
- To start
- $40
- Each month
- $25
- Time
- 1 hour a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It rewards care and fine detail.
- It makes things you'll actually use.
- You end up with something you made.
- It's yours alone, no one to coordinate with.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make useful things
- You want to make things
Maybe not if
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You want to switch your brain off
- You want something fast and exciting
What it feels like
Charcuterie & curingAverage food & Drink hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$40Costs more to start than 54% of hobbies
$25Over a year, more than the kit
$340About $7 an hour at 1 hour a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Cure a piece of pork belly in the fridge with salt, sugar and curing salt, then slice and fry your own bacon a week later.
1 hour or moreAt homeEasy to start
Questions
How much does charcuterie & curing cost to start?
About $40 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $25 a month once you are going.
How much time does charcuterie & curing take?
About 1 hour a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Can I do charcuterie & curing at home?
Yes. Needs a table or a corner.
Is charcuterie & curing good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Cure a piece of pork belly in the fridge with salt, sugar and curing salt, then slice and fry your own bacon a week later.
Do I need other people for charcuterie & curing?
No. It works fine on your own.