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Meanings of salt peter in English

Russian
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Portuguese
salito
Spanish
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Catalan
salnitre

Chemical compound.

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        Usage of salt peter in English
        1
        For curing the meat the farmer usually uses salt , salt peter, white or brown sugar or molasses.
        Every Step in Canning: The Cold-Pack Method
        2
        Chili salt peter can be substituted in place of salt peter, if only four-fifths as much is used.
        Every Step in Canning: The Cold-Pack Method
        3
        All formulas for the sugar brine cure are practically the same varying only a little in the proportions of sugar, salt and salt peter.
        Every Step in Canning: The Cold-Pack Method
        4
        Salt peter is not absolutely necessary as far as the preserving is concerned but it helps to hold the red color of the lean meat.
        Every Step in Canning: The Cold-Pack Method