Quick question regarding Cure and Seasoning

[zendez33]

I have been using the snack stick seasoning kits from LEM and HIMountain. I want to order some AC Leggs seasoning and give it a go. My questions is I am not sure about the AC Legg cure listed on columbiaspice.com. Its 4oz which will do 100lbs of meat. I am looking something less potent. I've only been doing 2-3lbs at a time. Can I use InstaCurte #1 instead? Thanks!

 

[sausageboy]

I have been using the snack stick seasoning kits from LEM and HIMountain. I want to order some AC Leggs seasoning and give it a go. My questions is I am not sure about the AC Legg cure listed on columbiaspice.com. Its 4oz which will do 100lbs of meat. I am looking something less potent. I've only been doing 2-3lbs at a time. Can I use InstaCurte #1 instead? Thanks!

The A.C. Legg Cure is 6.25% Nitrite, meaning it is Cure #1. Use a 1/4 teaspoon per pound of meat.

 

[alblancher]

You can certainly use Instacure 1 for snack sticks but you need to follow a recipe that use Instacure1.  Dont make substitutions in these recipes..   It will throw off the amount of salt and maybe the amount of cure you need.   Take a look in the sausage section for a good snack stick recipe or I am sure someone will  come along with one shortly

 

[zendez33]

OK thank you, I use the ac legg cure with their seasoning. 

 

[alblancher]

That's probably the best bet.  Just follow their directions and once you get familiar with what you are doing you can try something new.

Good Luck,  if you don't mind post a little Qview and let us know how it comes out.