If you've never heard of salt pork — much less used it — it's high time you learned how to incorporate it in your recipes. Salt pork is an old-school (as in hundreds of years old) ingredient.

Nutritional Profile Salt pork is high in fat and sodium, which makes it a less healthy option compared to other meats.

But today, we're deep-diving into two "everyday" cured meats that folks might be overlooking -- salt pork and American bacon -- and unpacking what, exactly, makes these unique cuts different.

Season with salt and pepper. (This can be made in advance. If it thickens on standing, reheat with a little extra water.) Serve the split pea purée and sauerkraut with rashers of pork belly.

This simple Salt Cured Pork Tenderloin recipe is a great entry to salt curing meat. Use it to spice up your charcuterie board or grate over pasta or eggs. Because I am the only person in my ...

Pot-au-feu with salt-cured pork, prepared with meat and vegetables, is warm and satisfying. By simmering pork dusted with salt and pepper, you get a filling soup. Ariga makes it a point to use ...

Get a really good chipotle sauce if you want a bit of heat. Season the pork shoulder with salt. Place the pork shoulder into a slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Meanwhile, for the fresh ...