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  1. mwhitnell

    Please delete

    Hi, I built a curing chamber using a small 17cf freezer. Attached is the modified control of the freezer and a photo of my temp/humid controller. I think I spent about $30, $10 for each temp and humid controller and $8 for the elect enclosure. I use the defrost heater for controlling to 90F...
  2. mwhitnell

    Yield on pork shoulder

    I bought several pork roasts and trimmed and measured yield. One I got 6.76lb and yield 4.88lb for 72%, other I got 7.79lb and yield 5.2lb for 66%
  3. mwhitnell

    Dry fermenting salami humidity

    I put 2 gal of salt inside, let's see what happens....my next idea would be to put either calcium chloride, or sodium hydroxide lye.  I was wondering if I used calcium chloride, can it be regenerated by putting in an oven to drive off the water like an desiccant?
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    Dry fermenting salami humidity

    Ok, I have a dehumidifier in the freezer, it is the cooling coil.  However the controller is set for 57F, so the temp inside never condenses any water.  See the photo: I have the temp controller set to turn on the cooling coil at 57F, and the defrost heating element whenever the inside is...
  5. Dry fermenting salami humidity

    Dry fermenting salami humidity

  6. Freezer Control Diagram.jpg

    Freezer Control Diagram.jpg

  7. 1st salami 10-19-2015 day 7.jpg

    1st salami 10-19-2015 day 7.jpg

  8. Photo of controller.jpg

    Photo of controller.jpg

  9. Freezer Control Diagram.jpg

    Freezer Control Diagram.jpg

  10. Photo of controller.jpg

    Photo of controller.jpg

  11. Photo of controller.jpg

    Photo of controller.jpg

  12. Dryer

    Dryer

    my freezer dryer
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    Dry fermenting salami humidity

    Hi, Just thought someone would be able to offer advice.  I am making salami.  I have a freezer set up that controls temp & humidity somewhat.  The freezer controls temp very well, but humidity is another issue.  It is easy to add moisture, but removal is difficult while holding temp.  The first...
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