Simply elevated, driven by the quality of the meat and the age old tools of salt and time, cured meat is a deeply satisfying thing to make at home. In this class, we will demonstrate and discuss all the elements that go into successfully making some simple cured meats at home, from choosing your meat, determining how much and how long to salt it, and configuring a clean and effective space to hang your salumi.
Class will include a salami tasting, an interactive demonstration of whole muscle and salami techniques, as well as some natural wine.
The CMC is doing things a little differently in 2025! We will be offering quarterly, long form workshops, each focused on a different protein. These will be in-depth, feature sessions by collaborators including local chefs and butchers, and include meals and refreshments. Each workshop will include hands-on butchery instruction with a small class size, as always! Our next workshop will be in April 2025 and will feature lamb. Keep an eye out for tickets!
In the meantime, if you’re looking to learn from us, please reach out to mccullough@chicagomeatcollective.com to inquire about private classes. You can view some private class options here.
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Earlier Event: February 11
Beef Primal Series - Rib
Later Event: February 18
Whole Hog Butchery