When it comes to crafting that “just right” flavor, a processor needs to know why each ingredient is in the mix and what it brings to complete the product’s flavor profile.
As in many areas of life, first you have to master the fundamentals. When it comes to formulating the perfect ingredient blend, that begins with a foundation of salt, a sweetener and black pepper, said Bruce Armstrong of LifeSpice. Speaking during the “Building the Perfect Processed Meat Flavor” workshop as part of the recent American Association of Meat Processors’ 83rd American Convention of Meat Processors & Suppliers’ Exhibition in Des, Moines, Iowa, Armstrong said getting the salt right is key.