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style process, albeit adapted for modern pro-
an important role in converting nitrate to
duction. Thus, manual injection of brine
nitrite. Typically deep red in color, the brine
using a single needle has given way to mul-
also contained proteins in suspension. This
tineedle injection, which is less labour inten-
so-called “live brine” was also believed to
sive and achieves a better brine distribution.
contribute to the characteristic flavor. The
Although some whole sides are still cured, it
brine could be used almost indefinitely. To
is more common to use boneless loin pieces
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