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1 and ½ gallons of water. Boiled 2 quarts of water to dissolve salt. Combined with 1 gallon of ice water to cool. Submerged ham, put lid on container and refrigerated for 5 days.
I used #1 Prague powder to 1 and ½ gallons of water. My recipe called for 7 tsp curing salt and 2 cops of kosher salt for a 7 lb ham and to soak for 1 day per 2lbs. Sugar and seasonings as well. I soaked for 5 days with the intention to soak over night in clean water to reduce sodium. Smoking it...
I've been curing my first run of hams this week intending to make them for Easter. I just realized after 5 days of soaking in the wet cure that instead of using 9 tsp for a 9 lb ham I used 9 tbls. Can I salvage tthis ham with a long soak in clean water to reduce the nitrate level or did I just...
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