| − | '''Curing''' is the addition of [[salt]], sodium nitrate (or saltpeter), nitrites and sometimes sugars, seasonings, phosphates and ascorbates to pork for preservation, color development and flavor enhancement. | + | '''Curing''' is the addition of [[salt]], sodium nitrate (or saltpeter), nitrites and sometimes [[sugar]]s, seasonings, phosphates and ascorbates to [[pork]] for preservation, color development and [[flavor]] enhancement. |