- Nov 25, 2014
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I normally use Tenderquick to cure pork belly. I have about 13 pounds being cured in Tenderquick/Brown Sugar. Decided to pick up a skinned/trimmed 4.5 pound belly and use Pops Brine. This will only be the second, perhaps third, time using a brine. The belly in the brine was started the night of the 20th. Noticed earlier today that the belly is no longer forced up against the ballast bag...it is sinking. Is it normal for the belly to sink like this? If so why? Thanks in advance...