Charcuterie, derived from the French words for flesh (chair) and cooked (cuit), or in Italian Salumi, is the branch of cooking devoted to prepared meat products such as bacon, ham, sausage, terrines, galantines, pâtés, and confit, primarily from pork. Charcuterie is part of the garde manger chef's repertoire. ... http://www.squidoo.com/best-charcuterie-ever Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:50:54 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:39:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/best-charcuterie-ever Charcuterie, derived from the French words for flesh (chair) and cooked (cuit), or in Italian Salumi, is the branch of cooking devoted to prepared meat products such as bacon, ham, sausage, terrines, galantines, pâtés, and confit, primarily from pork. Charcuterie is part of the garde manger chef's repertoire. Originally intended as a way to preserve meats before the advent of refrigeration, these preparations are prepared today for their flavors that are derived from the preservation processes. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:39:29 -0600