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My first dry cured ham, wasn't sure if it was spoiling (Update, it came out PERFECT!! with QView!)
OK, so I've reassessed the situation and did some calculations. My ham weighs about 25lbs. At the thickest part, it is about 10 inches, but I did have some foil wrapped bricks that i was using to weigh it down and flatten it out a bit that I rested on top of the ham while it was curing on top... -
My first dry cured ham, wasn't sure if it was spoiling (Update, it came out PERFECT!! with QView!)
OK, so maybe it's not bone sour that I am concerned with, but perhaps Nitrite burn is now an issue. Am I still ok to proceed here? what are the impacts of nitrite burn? Again, that blueish color only seems to be occurring underneath where the skin is, and perhaps a bit into the skin. -
My first dry cured ham, wasn't sure if it was spoiling (Update, it came out PERFECT!! with QView!)
Good point on the insert and sniff technique, I will wait. As far as what I've done, I have always pre-mixed the appropriate amount of Morton's Sugar Cure with their "spice packet" as instructed on the bag and then rubbed the ham down. I did this initially, then again on week two and week... -
My first dry cured ham, wasn't sure if it was spoiling (Update, it came out PERFECT!! with QView!)
Interesting about Nitrite burn. Each time I reapplied the cure, I made sure to follow the specific instructions on the package. 1 and 1/4 teaspoon of "spice" mix which contains the curing agent to 1 cup of sugar/salt mixture. Fridge remained at a steady 38 degrees the entire time, which I... -
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Love this thread. Trying this myself for the very first time. having some issues with blueness, check my other thread and offer up some advice if you have any, thanks! -
My first dry cured ham, wasn't sure if it was spoiling (Update, it came out PERFECT!! with QView!)
OK, pics as promised.. Take a look and please let me know what you think. This was salted.cured with Morton's sugar cure for about 6 weeks in my fridge in the basement. Ham came from a local farm this past fall. I just washed it off and you can see some of the odd blue coloring to the skin... -
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My first dry cured ham, wasn't sure if it was spoiling (Update, it came out PERFECT!! with QView!)
Well, from watching the vids, he stated that the injection was really only necessary due to the possible fluctuations in temperatures there may be from doing the dry cure outside, so I wasn't initially worried as it was going in the fridge the entire time at a steady 38 degrees. I got a bit... -
My first dry cured ham, wasn't sure if it was spoiling (Update, it came out PERFECT!! with QView!)
ARRGGGGHHH I know this, but am a slacker. I'll see if I can get some tonight.. -
My first dry cured ham, wasn't sure if it was spoiling (Update, it came out PERFECT!! with QView!)
So I bought a half hog from a local farm last fall, the chops and bacon off that thing have been amazing so far! Really nice marbled pork like you just don't see in a supermarket. So I had this gigantic ham and decided to give dry curing a try as I LOVE the taste of Virginia Country Ham for...
