Why cured meat does not belong on the grill DW 08/20/2025
Processed cured meats often contain sodium nitrite, which preserves color and inhibits bacteria but can form toxic nitrites and carcinogenic nitrosamines when cooked.
Why It's Called Summer Sausage, And What Makes It Different From Other Types - Tasting Table
Summer sausage is a cured, fermented, often smoked meat designed to remain shelf-stable in warm temperatures through curing, drying, and Lactobacillus fermentation.
Trader Joe's Makes Our Least Favorite Salami. Here's Why - Tasting Table
Trader Joe's Salame di Parma mild salami ranked the lowest among the sampled brands due to its thin texture and lack of memorable complexity in flavor.