--- product_id: 47947634 title: "Curing & Smoking: River Cottage Handbook No.13" brand: "steven lamb" price: "€ 32.40" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/47947634-curing-and-smoking-river-cottage-handbook-no-13 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Comprehensive curing & smoking guide Step-by-step smoking techniques Master homemade bacon & charcuterie Curing & Smoking: River Cottage Handbook No.13 **Brand:** steven lamb **Price:** € 32.40 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🥓 Smoke, Cure, Impress – Your Kitchen’s New Secret Weapon! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Curing & Smoking: River Cottage Handbook No.13 by steven lamb - **How much does it cost?** € 32.40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/47947634-curing-and-smoking-river-cottage-handbook-no-13) ## Best For - steven lamb enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted steven lamb brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Save Big, Eat Better:** Slash grocery bills by mastering DIY bacon and smoked meats at home. - • **Step-by-Step Mastery:** Clear, detailed instructions perfect for beginners and pros alike. - • **Trusted by Thousands:** Join 1,300+ enthusiasts with a 4.7-star rating and rave reviews. - • **Elevate Your Kitchen Game:** Become the go-to host with irresistible, handcrafted smoked flavors. - • **Unlock Gourmet Home Curing:** Transform everyday cuts into artisanal delicacies with expert methods. ## Overview Curing & Smoking: River Cottage Handbook No.13 by Steven Lamb is a top-rated, bestselling guidebook that empowers home cooks to master the art of curing and smoking meats. With detailed, easy-to-follow instructions and expert tips, it’s the definitive resource for creating delicious homemade bacon and charcuterie, saving money while elevating your culinary skills. ## Description Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards 2015 | Highly Commended Curing and smoking your own food is a bit of a lost art in Britain these days. While our European neighbours have continued to use these methods on their meat, fish and cheese for centuries, we seem to have lost the habit. But with the right guidance, anyone can preserve fresh produce, whether living on a country farm or in an urban flat - it doesn't have to take up a huge amount of space. The River Cottage ethos is all about knowing the whole story behind what you put on the table; and as Steven Lamb explains in this thorough, accessible guide, it's easy to take good-quality ingredients and turn them into something sensational. Curing & Smoking begins with a detailed breakdown of any kit you might need (from sharp knives to sausage stuffers, for the gadget-loving cook) and an explanation of the preservation process - this includes a section showing which products and cuts are most suitable for different methods of curing and smoking. The second part of the book is organised by preservation method, with an introduction to each one, and comprehensive guidance on how to do it. And for each method, there are, of course, many delicious recipes! These include chorizo Scotch eggs, salt beef, hot smoked mackerel, home-made gravadlax . and your own dry-cured streaky bacon sizzling in the breakfast frying-pan. With an introduction by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and full-colour photographs as well as illustrations, this book is the go-to guide for anyone who wants to smoke, brine or air-dry their way to a happier kitchen. There is also a directory that tells you where to purchase the best-quality equipment from for all your smoking and curing needs at home. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Book 13 Of 19 | River Cottage Handbook | | Dimensions | 13.2 x 2.4 x 20 cm | | Edition | 1st | | Isbn 10 | 140880882X | | Isbn 13 | 978-1408808825 | | Item Weight | 490 g | | Language | English | | Print Length | 256 pages | | Publication Date | 31 Jan. 2014 | | Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing | ## Images ![Curing & Smoking: River Cottage Handbook No.13 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/818X+zpRsfL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best book on home curing that you will ever buy. *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 30 December 2025* Just a brilliant book.If you want to get into home curing meat then this is the only book you will ever need. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 20 February 2024* Boyfriend loves it very informative detailed book this was his first attempt at making bacon he bought a pork shoulder joint for half price and gave it a go it’s lasted us a month and we have save a fortune on bacon and we can honestly say it’s by far the best bacon we have ever eaten he’s that impressed he’s got another one on the go there’s no stopping him now he would highly recommend the book and giving curing your own meat ago ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great informative book - tells the whole story *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 6 February 2014* Unlike some of the books on this subject, Steven Lamb gets stuck into the how and why of curing and its science. There is a good mix of information and recipes but it's more of a curing book than a smoking book which I leaves you wanting more The butchery sections are excellent for a beginner to follow too, and a good reminder for those who do have the skills...Just one small error in the book - in the basic brine recipe it should be 300gm of salt to 4540ml of water, not 454ml..... A quick email to RCHQ has illicited a reply from Steven - top marks here !Can we have a handbook on sausages next ...?? ## Frequently Bought Together - Curing & Smoking: River Cottage Handbook No.13 - Fermentation --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/47947634-curing-and-smoking-river-cottage-handbook-no-13](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/47947634-curing-and-smoking-river-cottage-handbook-no-13) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-16*