'''Curing''' is the addition of [[salt]], [[sodium nitrate]] (or [[saltpeter]]), [[nitrite]]s and sometimes [[sugar]]s, [[spice|seasoning]]s, [[phosphate]]s and [[ascorbate]]s to [[pork]] for [[preservation (food)|preservation]], color development and [[flavor]] enhancement.
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'''Curing''' is the addition of [[salt]], sodium nitrate (or other [[nitrite]]s) and sometimes [[sugar]]s, [[spice|seasoning]]s, [[phosphate]]s and ascorbates to [[pork]] for [[preservation (food)|preservation]], color development and [[flavor]] enhancement.