Preserved, in a way, can refer to a variety of methods used to keep food from spoiling. PICKLED (7 letters) is a method of preserving food in an acidic liquid such as vinegar or brine. Tined (6 letters) is a method of preserving food by sealing it in an airtight container. Dried (5 letters) is a method of preserving food by removing the moisture content. CANNED (6 letters) is a method of preserving food by heating it and sealing it in an airtight container. Smoked (6 letters) is a method of preserving food by exposing it to smoke. FROZE (5 letters) is a method of preserving food by freezing it. Cured (5 letters) is a method of preserving food by salting, drying, or smoking it. Onice (5 letters) is a method of preserving food by freezing it in a vacuum. Ontape (6 letters) is a method of preserving food by sealing it in a plastic bag and then freezing it. POTTED (6 letters) is a method of preserving food by cooking it in a sealed pot. Freezedried (11 letters) is a method of preserving food by freezing it and then removing the moisture content.