This document discusses various methods for preserving meat, including drying, curing, refrigeration, freezing, canning, use of chemicals, smoking, salting, and pickling. The primary goal of food preservation is to prevent spoilage by creating conditions unfavorable for microbial growth, such as reducing water activity or increasing acidity. Each preservation method achieves this through physical or chemical means like reducing temperature, moisture, or introducing preservatives. The document also outlines appropriate storage conditions and timelines for maximum shelf life of preserved meats.