Well salted (5)
I believe the answer is:
cured
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'well' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)
'salted' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
(Other definitions for cured that I've seen before include "Of ham, smoked or salted" , "Healed - preserved" , "Healed or salted" , "Successfully treated" , "Preserved by drying, salting or smoking" .)