Cured meat always seems like it came straight from the food factory, complete with plastic packaging. Italian cold cuts, Spanish-style chorizo (as opposed to the uncured Mexican kind), and bacon (even ...

From bacon and hot dogs to deli meats, cured meat products contain chemical compounds that increase the risk of cancer.

The study comes from Queen’s University Belfast, U.K. The researchers have discovered that the nitrates used in the curing process for processed meats can release chemicals that lead to an elevated ...

Matt Wright lives in Seattle and writes about food on his blog. He has recently been making charcuterie at at home using a humidity controlled system in his garage. He's made duck, bresaola and now ...