Recent content by sharp1959

Hello Dave, Yes, I agree...with you 100% ... just experimenting (will not eat any meat) I just want to see the different colors / textures / etc of the meat and I'm NOT going over  the 3.84 ounces per 1 gallon / also going to try dry rub ......to see the difference... As I say I will NOT be...

Hello, yup.... 1 conventional ounce = 28.35 grams (kitchen measurement) 1 troy ounce 31.10 grams (precious metals) ... 1 heaping TABLEspoon = 32 grams  ( +/- 1 or 2 grams ) ... everybody's heaping spoon may be different ....  Sooooo ..... if we go by grams / 1 heaping TABLEspoon we are all...

Thanks guys for all you postings...:) But, I still have a question on Pop's recipe see below... I have no problem using Pink Salt (cure #1)...  I'm using DQ Curing Salt from Butcher & Packer. Pop's posting: Ok....so in this Pops says... 1 heaping tablespoon of cure is about 1 ounce and the...

Hello Pops, Not to high-jak smitch's thread ...but is it is about Beef Jerky...anyway ;) I was looking at your brine mix and the amount of cure#1  - 1 TBSP only weighs 1/2 oz not 1 oz I put it on my scale and 1 oz equals 2 TBSP of cure#1 I also see where other members have put in 2 TBSP in...