"To preserve the meat" means to take steps to prevent the meat from spoiling or going bad, usually by using techniques like refrigeration, freezing, or curing. Full definition
This distinctive island barbecue evolved as a way of preserving meat, just like it's counterpart beef jerky. (fieryfoodscentral.com)
In the old days, salt was indispensable for preserving meat. (skepticalscience.com)
I created a recipe that has a small amount of salt, sugar and dog - friendly seasonings to help preserve the meat, adding flavor that both humans and dogs love. (littledogtips.com)