How to desalted meats

If you have already come across a recipe that asked for desalted meat, you probably wondered how to do that. After all, the process of desalting meat is essential to ensure a balanced flavor and prevent meat from being very salty. In this blog, we will teach you some techniques for desalting meat efficiently.

Why desalted meats?

Before we enter the techniques of desalting meat, it is important to understand why this process is necessary. Often, meat is salty for conservation or to enhance the taste. However, excess salt can make meat impractical for consumption. Desalting the meat is a way to remove excess salt and balance the flavor.

Techniques for desalting meat

There are several techniques that can be used to desalt the meat. Let’s present some of the most common:

1. Immersion in cold water: This is the simplest and most efficient technique. Just put the meat in a container with cold water and soak for a few hours. It is important to change water every 2 hours to ensure salt removal.
2. Milk Immersion: This technique is especially suitable for more delicate meats such as fish. Milk helps you neutralize salt and also make the meat softer.
3. Water cooking: This technique is best suited for meats that will be cooked, such as cod. Just put the meat in a pan with cold water and bring to the fire. As soon as the water boils, drain and repeat the process until the meat is desalted.

Additional Tips

In addition to the techniques mentioned above, here are some additional tips to desalt meat:

• Use cold water: Cold water helps to remove salt more efficiently.
• Immersion time: The time required to desalt the meat varies according to the type and size of the meat. In general, it is recommended to soak for at least 4 hours.
• Prove before cooking: Before cooking the desalted meat, it is important to prove a piece to see if the flavor is balanced. If it is still very salty, repeat the process of desalting.

Now that you know some techniques for desalting meat, you are ready to prepare delicious recipes without worrying about excess salt. Try these techniques and find out how they can make a difference in the taste of their preparations.