Food safety to the fore at council event

Horsham District Council’s Food Safety team is inviting experts in charcuterie and members of the general public to attend demonstrations about this specialist food type at their training suite in Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham, RH12 1RL on 30 January 2020.

Experts in charcuterie, salami and antipasto from manufacturers and eateries across Sussex, together with interested members of the public, are invited to attend demonstrations about the preparation of this specialist food type.

Charcuterie is the branch of cooking devoted to prepared meat products, such as bacon, ham, sausage, terrines, galantines, ballotines, pâtés, and confit. These are most commonly made from pork, but this ancient art can be turned to any meat with an understanding of the concepts.

The demonstration will include practical demonstrations of how sausages and whole muscle cuts of meat are prepared prior to be fermented, including the importance of selecting the right quality of meat, seasonings, salt and preservatives, as well introducing the correct application of starter cultures, temperature and humidity in producing perfect and safe charcuterie. Technical principles such as pH and water activity will also be discussed.

Places for the event on the 30 January 2020 in the training suite at Parkside, Horsham, cost £20 per person and include refreshments and lunch. To book, please call 01403 215641 or email our Public Health and Licensing team.

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