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This article is from the Food Preserving FAQ, by Eric Decker ericnospam@getcomputing.com with numerous contributions by others.

7.1 What is potting anyway?

Potting generally involves preserving food (meat, cheese) by
smothering it in a layer of oil or fat, much like paraffin wax is used
to seal up a jar of jam or jelly. This method of preserving food is
not for amateurs, or for folks who have to watch their fat intake.

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