u003ca href=u0022https://www.webstaurantstore.com/article/258/how-to-cure-meat.htmlu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eCured meatu003c/au003e is just the process that the meat goes through to create texture and flavor. This means there is removal of moisture in the meat. Salami, pepperoni, etc.