Preserving Techniques

Preserving can be used as a way of both extending the life of food, and changing the flavours. Watch this module to learn about two simple preserving techniques commonly used in kitchens.

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1. Smoking

All kinds of food can be hot or cold smoked. Chef Vusi will take you through what these foods are and how you can change the flavours in the food by using different kinds of wood.

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2. Curing

Learn about two easy methods of curing – dry-curing, and brine-curing. In this video, you will learn how to put together a basic dry-brine and where you would find brined food.