DiPasquale’s carries a brand of meat called “The Alps”. It is made in Canada and is very close to old-world style cured meats. Also, for high quality domestic cured meats check out The Wine Source in Hampden.... (2 replies, last updated by mcattrone March 27, 2009)

or Spanish cured meats? (19 replies, last updated by guttergourmet October 27, 2007)

Thinking about making my own backpacking dinner for a change (instead of dehydrated vacuum packs from REI), and am wondering how well various cured meats will keep out on the trail. It’s fall in the Northwest, so... (11 replies, last updated by paulj October 9, 2009)

I was just curious what is everybody’s opinion on where to get the best cured meats in New York City? Thanks (1 reply, last updated by guttergourmet December 5, 2008)

Hi, my fiance was in Seattle last weekend and on my behest brought me back goodies from Salumi Cured Meats. Being the overly enthusiastic boy he is, he brought back 6 different kinds of salamis: Agrumi Cotto Finocchiona Hot... (2 replies, last updated by pondrat October 14, 2008)

Saddly, the best place for that stuff is Volpie’s Fine Meats on the Hill in St. Louis. In KC you can get some decent stuff but way more than I’m used to paying for it. You can get some decener proscuitto, salami, and... (4 replies, last updated by phome September 15, 2008)

enough how great a source the book Charcuterie by Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn is for all information regarding curing meats. Also, the two pages alone (173, 174) of Harold McGee’s On Food and Cooking give you a... (7 replies, last updated by jayt90 March 23, 2008)

I heard a radio story (I think it was KUOW) on this place once, does anyone know of a tucked away spot on Rainier that sells Italian cured meats like prosciutto and pancetta? I’ve never been able to find it, so any help... (7 replies, last updated by ceester June 20, 2007)

Looking for the best place to buy artisinal cured meats in los angeles. Not just the beverly hills cheese shop, but a real good purveyor of great artisinal meats...salumi...cappicola, etc..... thanks everybody! (3 replies, last updated by e December 2, 2005)

Hi, I am looking for some suggestions on where to find quality cured meats in Boston. I would like a place where the cured meats are truly tasty and where there is a good amount of selection going beyong the standard salami and... (11 replies, last updated by melroseshep May 19, 2005)

Colluccio has great stuff, a visit is highly recommended, but they dont cure their own meats or make their own cheeses. You might want to check out the store run by the Royal Crown People in the 90s on 3rd avenue – they have... (8 replies, last updated by anu December 29, 2006)

Does anyone know of any good classes in the bay area on curing meats/charcuterie? I haven’t been able to find any cooking schools that offer these types of classes but am very interested in learning some of the basics.... (9 replies, last updated by rachel12 March 10, 2009)

George’s Sausage and Deli on Madison. Just East of 9th (907 Madison I think) Little polish/ Central european cured meat shop. I had a Grilled Kielbasa Sandwich and it was fantastic. They have more cured meats that I could... (1 reply, last updated by Charles July 17, 2009)

Does anyone have recommendations for books that teach you how to cure meat, make sausages, etc.? Or that provide good sausage recipes? Thanks! (7 replies, last updated by Barry Foy June 2, 2008)

I’m looking for really great charcuterie items that I can order online? I know that there are tons of great places to get salami etc in the city but does anyone have suggestions for online orders? (8 replies, last updated by foodiesnorth May 1, 2008)