curing chamber

pc farmer · Apr 9, 2015

I am going to build a curing chamber.

I need some info and pics if anyone wants to share.

I am thinking of using a over/under fridge.

Thanks

Rafter H BBQ · Apr 9, 2015

Sounds awesome Adam, I will be watching as I'd sure like to have one some day as well.... I won't be much help on ideas.... But I'd like to see what folks say & also see what ya end up doing !

diggingdogfarm · Apr 9, 2015

Small chest freezer and the appropriate controls and such...no cutting holes...no fuss...no BS!
Up and running in about 10 minutes.

pc farmer · Apr 9, 2015

DiggingDogFarm said:
Small chest freezer and the appropriate controls and such...no cutting holes...no fuss...no BS!
Up and running in about 10 minutes.

Wow. Nice.

And you can hang meat?

diggingdogfarm · Apr 9, 2015

c farmer said:
DiggingDogFarm said:

Small chest freezer and the appropriate controls and such...no cutting holes...no fuss...no BS!
Up and running in about 10 minutes.

Click to expand...

Wow. Nice.

And you can hang meat?

Sure.

dirtsailor2003 · Apr 9, 2015

Well that's no fun. I was wanting to see all the cool curing chambers people were going to post!

pc farmer · Apr 9, 2015

dirtsailor2003 said:
Well that's no fun. I was wanting to see all the cool curing chambers people were going to post!

Hope some will come tomorrow.

Rafter H BBQ · Apr 9, 2015

c farmer said:
dirtsailor2003 said:

Well that's no fun. I was wanting to see all the cool curing chambers people were going to post!

Click to expand...

Hope some will come tomorrow.

Sure hope so ! That'd be way cool ! Thumbs Up

diggingdogfarm · Apr 10, 2015

I currently have 2 curing chambers, both small GE chest freezers.

The following kit has everything needed (except the one pound of silica gel for dehumidification) to control temperature and humidity....NO drilling and NO cutting!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.perfect-cheese.com/total-conditioning-package

I haven't had to humidifify the chambers, only dehumidify...that's easily done via a silica gel pillow placed on top of the fan cube.

http://www.perfect-cheese.com/high-humidity

pc farmer · Apr 10, 2015

DiggingDogFarm said:
I currently have 2 curing chambers, both small GE chest freezers.

The following kit has everything needed (except the one pound of silica gel for dehumidification) to control temperature and humidity....NO drilling and NO cutting!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.perfect-cheese.com/total-conditioning-package

I haven't had to humidifify the chambers, only dehumidify...that's easily done via a silica gel pillow placed on top of the fan cube.

http://www.perfect-cheese.com/high-humidity

Nice, thanks.

How do you hang in it?

diggingdogfarm · Apr 10, 2015

I hang from baskets that came with the freezer.
I plan to eventually make a wooden frame around the top of the freezer with notches cut for dowels.
Just another one of those projects I haven't gotten to yet.

dirtsailor2003 · Apr 10, 2015

DiggingDogFarm said:
I currently have 2 curing chambers, both small GE chest freezers.

The following kit has everything needed (except the one pound of silica gel for dehumidification) to control temperature and humidity....NO drilling and NO cutting!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.perfect-cheese.com/total-conditioning-package

I haven't had to humidifify the chambers, only dehumidify...that's easily done via a silica gel pillow placed on top of the fan cube.

http://www.perfect-cheese.com/high-humidity

Looks like a good set up. Can we assume you are just running the sensor probe into the freezer between the door and the cabinet? What's the highest temps you cure stuff at?

By far the cheapest all inclusive plug n play system I've seen.

diggingdogfarm · Apr 10, 2015

The wires that go in to the chamber (temp sensor and 12v cable for the humidifier/dehumidifier) are very small...not a problem for the door gasket.

Maximum temp I use is 50 degrees F.

dirtsailor2003 · Apr 10, 2015

What's the advantages/disadvantages to using a freezer or refrigerator? I've seen both used but no real explanation in on why one is better than the other

diggingdogfarm · Apr 10, 2015

Either can be used.
I use the chest freezer because I also make cheese, so I can fill the bottom of the freezer with cheese.
The freezer is simple, no serious issues with condensation that some folks complain about with some fridges.

rgautheir20420 · Apr 10, 2015

As of now I use an older wine fridge that has issues with condensation. I'm constantly having to open the door each day to allow new air in and what not. I've got a spare fridge in the garage already...I'm just waiting on help to get it into my basement. Then it'll become my curing chamber setup.

gary s · Apr 10, 2015

Good Info

Gary

dirtsailor2003 · Apr 10, 2015

DiggingDogFarm said:
Either can be used.
I use the chest freezer because I also make cheese, so I can fill the bottom of the freezer with cheese.
The freezer is simple, no serious issues with condensation that some folks complain about with some fridges.

Good to know. Small chest freezers are cheap even new. Easier to hide under piles of stuff in the garage too!

I'd like to hear more about your cheese making Martin. have you posted that info anywhere?

gary s · Apr 10, 2015

Good Info

Gary

diggingdogfarm · Apr 10, 2015

dirtsailor2003 said:
DiggingDogFarm said:

Either can be used.
I use the chest freezer because I also make cheese, so I can fill the bottom of the freezer with cheese.
The freezer is simple, no serious issues with condensation that some folks complain about with some fridges.

Click to expand...

Good to know. Small chest freezers are cheap even new. Easier to hide under piles of stuff in the garage too!

I'd like to hear more about your cheese making Martin. have you posted that info anywhere?

No, I haven't posted anything about cheesemaking in many years.
Best to get a really good good to do it right...there's a lot to know.

curing chamber

Epic Pitmaster

Epic Pitmaster

Master of the Pit

Epic Pitmaster

Master of the Pit

Epic Pitmaster

Epic Pitmaster

Epic Pitmaster

Master of the Pit

Epic Pitmaster

Master of the Pit

Epic Pitmaster

Master of the Pit

Epic Pitmaster

Master of the Pit

Master of the Pit

Gone but not forgotten. RIP

Epic Pitmaster

Gone but not forgotten. RIP

Master of the Pit

Similar threads

Hot Threads