[MR] On the subjecy of spoiled meat (this time with message, smile)

[Leesa Orton]

Has anyone ever tried salting meat to preserve it? I know how to do it in 
theory, but was wondering if anyone can clue me in on some of the specifics? 
How much salt am I looking at to desiccate, say...1 lb. of beef, cut into 
strips? How long does it take to dry out? Is it really smelly & oozy while 
it's happening? What's the possibility of getting sick from it if I decide 
to actually try this? What does the final (rinsed) product taste like? 
Inquiring minds want to know...
Hmmm...I smell a possible Baronial A&S class coming up!!!
Molly
(Baroness Mary Isabel of Heatherstone, Barony of Dun Carraig)