CURING salt

100 g (3½ oz) wet salt

50 g (1¾ oz) sugar

2 cloves garlic

2 sprigs thyme

1 sprig rosemary

1 small bay leaf

6 juniper berries

2 white peppercorns

A very versatile salt mix that we use to cure various meats, especially beef and venison.

Pound all ingredients together using a mortar and pestle to form a coarse, aromatic powder. Store in an airtight jar and refrigerate. Use within 2 weeks.

Makes around 150 g (5 oz)