Cured meat is a type of food that has been preserved through salting, smoking, drying, or other methods. BACON, SALAMI, pastrami, and salted are all examples of cured meats. BACON is a type of cured pork that is usually sliced into thin strips and fried. SALAMI is a type of cured sausage made from ground meat, fat, and spices. Pastrami is a type of cured beef that is usually smoked and served on rye bread. Salted is a type of cured meat that has been preserved in salt.