Preserving meats by covering them in salt and partially dehydrating them is called what?

Salt curing meat uses the process of osmosis, where moisture is drawn out and replaced with a salt rub that helps to preserve the meat. Spices, smoking, or cooking may also be involved. Salt curing prohibits the growth of botulism and other bacteria by reducing the moisture in the meat. It is commonly used for hams, summer sausages, and fish, among other meat choices.

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