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  1. harleykids

    Curing Chamber - Raspberry Pi - Humidity Fluctuation?

    Shouldn't hurt anything with a 15% fluctuation, as long as your average remains around 80-82% RH overall. My min/max over time is usually 3-4% (ie. 80-84% with averag of 82%) I am using a WH8040 for humidity control, and an STC-1000 for temp control. Works perfectly! Good luck! Jason
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    Worried about PH in my Sopressata...help?

    Thanks Guys! When I was away for 2 weeks on vacation, I was worried that my humidifier would run out of water.  It didn't, but it was awfully close to empty when I got back (at least I know it can run 14 days without refilling now!) I got to thinking about how I could monitor my chamber, look...
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    Worried about PH in my Sopressata...help?

    Went ahead and pulled #4 (far right), it was at 33.7% weight loss. Target was 568g @ 30%, but when I got home it was at 538g (33.7%) so I went ahead and pulled it. It is FANTASTIC! Firm but not dry, even consistency from edge to edge, and excellent moisture throughout! Very slight 1/16" darker...
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    Worried about PH in my Sopressata...help?

    Hey guys, wanted to give you all an update on my sopressatta. Just returned from Christmas vacation, checked in on my sausages, and they cruised along at 11-13 deg C and 80-83% RH since I left on 12-18-15. They are looking great, and two of them (the smallest two) are at 31% and 32% weight loss...
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    Cure Question

    And make sure you go by weight, NOT by volume.  Invest in a scale that measures down to tenths of grams, and you will be spot on and good to go. Easy general rule for Cure #1 is 0.25% the weight of the meat for Cure #1.  Just multiply your total meat weight (in grams) by 0.0025 and you have the...
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    'Nudja-like sausage

    Looks great! Does it spread well on crust bread?
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    Worried about PH in my Sopressata...help?

    Yep, I am currently looking for a hanging scale so I can take their weights without disturbing the nice even coating of mold! Figure I can get a luggage scale and hang them by their strings to get their weight.
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    Worried about PH in my Sopressata...help?

    Thx guys! I also flipped them end for end, hoping that it would keep the moisture distribute evenly, since they have been hanging the same direction for 5 days now. Anyone flip hanging ends during curing/drying? Or is it not necessary, and I should just let them hang the same way the whole...
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    Worried about PH in my Sopressata...help?

    Just wanted to give a quick update on the sopressata.  Inoculated with Bactorferm Mold 600 on 12/9 (1st pic below) Mold visible on 12/13 (2nd pic below) Full coverage on 12/15 (last pic below). Will take weights soon to see what loss is over 1 week.  Curing at 13 deg C @ 80% RH.  Min/Max...
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