PRESERVED MEATS

Originally born of necessity for having meats that have extended shelf lives, as well as utilizing every bit of protein from animals, the Au'Kael would develop and incorporate many skills for preserving, flavoring, and curing meats.

The result is a wide range meat products. These might be eaten on their own, but because of the strong, intense flavors in many of them, they are more often cooked as flavorings into other dishes. But in more mdoern times, when meat products have become much more readily available, they are more often eaten on their own along with crackers and vegetables.

Unlike the simple grilled/roasted meats, there is no great distinction between 'domestic' and 'game' meats, and they are differentiated more by the individual type of meat and ingredients that go into them.

(Charcuterie, Salumi, Jerkey, Cured Meats)