Surprise! The only difference between a cured and an uncured hot dog is the curing process. As writer Jess Kapadia explains in Food Republic's guide to charcuterie terms you need to know, curing is ...

There are many wonderful types of cured meats, or meats that have been preserved using salt, nitrites, nitrates, and sugar to extend shelf life and improve texture. But plenty of studies and world ...

Bacon sales are dropping as consumers avoid products cured with nitrites, a controversial additive linked to cancer. So how ...