{"podcast":{"title":"Wild Fish and Game Podcast","slug":"wild-fish-and-game-podcast-22214","podcast_index_feed_id":22214,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/WPCM6149090620","website_url":"https://www.harvestingnature.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/db283c10-2574-11ec-a83f-039d5b9d1d9a/image/6219d007263bae116ae29f44cae4b922.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Harvesting Nature","episode_count":275,"summary":"The Wild Fish and Game Podcast explores wild food at the intersection of place, season, culture, and craft. Hosted by Justin Townsend and the Harvesting Nature team, the show goes beyond recipes and hunting stories to examine how food is grown, harvested, preserved, and carried through real life. Each episode dives into the whole wild food system, from hunting, fishing, and foraging to butchery, preservation, and cooking, while asking more profound questions about sustainability, tradition, and how people have continuously fed themselves from the land. Along the way, Justin and his co-hosts are joined by chefs, hunters, foragers, biologists, writers, and cultural knowledge-keepers who help connect ecology to the table. Whether discussing regional foodscapes, seasonal harvests, preservation techniques, or modern wild-food culture, the Wild Fish and Game Podcast is about learning to eat with the land rather than against it. Harvesting Nature is a wild food media company dedicated to education, conservation, and self-reliance through hunting, fishing, and foraging. Questions, feedback, and guest suggestions can be sent to whatscooking@harvestingnature.com.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-fish-and-game-podcast-22214"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 265: The Wild Pantry, Part II - Salting and Curing","slug":"episode-265-the-wild-pantry-part-ii-salting-and-curing","published_at":"2026-02-26T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-fish-and-game-podcast-22214/episode-265-the-wild-pantry-part-ii-salting-and-curing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-fish-and-game-podcast-22214","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WPCM8296969297.mp3?updated=1771952347","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WPCM8296969297.mp3?updated=1771952347","summary":"Summary In this episode, Justin Townsend and Adam Berkelmans explore the ancient art of food preservation through salting and curing. They discuss the historical significance of salting, the science behind how it works, and practical applications for home cooks. The conversation delves into the unique considerations for salting fish, the impact of salt on texture and flavor, and the importance of precision in curing. They emphasize that while salting and curing can enhance food, they require careful attention and quality ingredients. The episode concludes with a focus on integrating these techniques into a modern wild pantry approach. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review of the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Venison Sausage Making⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links How To: DIY Cure Chamber Chapters 00:00 The Art of Food Preservation 05:19 Understanding the Science of Salting 13:23 Practical Applications of Salting at Home 21:09 Salting Fish: Unique Considerations 29:42 The Impact of Salting on Texture and Flavor 37:27 Curing and Salting: A Wild Pantry Approach Takeaways You can preserve food without electricity. Salting was historically about keeping food stable, not just flavor. Curing requires precision and measurement, not guesswork. Salt controls water activity, inhibiting microbial growth. Dry brining is an accessible method for home cooks. Fish responds to salt faster than red meat. Curing and salting require attention and intention. Quality of ingredients is crucial for successful curing. Salt can enhance flavor and texture in cooking. Freezing and salting are complementary preservation methods. Keywords Food preservation, curing, salting, wild game, fish, home cooking, food safety, preservation methods, salting science, wild p…","meta_description":"Summary In this episode, Justin Townsend and Adam Berkelmans explore the ancient art of food preservation through salting and curing. 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