Doug Kanter wrote:
> Or something like that. Question: How were hams made (and preserved) before
> the arrival of miracles like sodium nitrite? Tons of salt?
>
>

and smoke, yes. Salt is an excellent preservative. Ever heard of
sauerkraut or kosher dills?

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