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Okey-dokey
Got the bellies out of the cure, washed them down good and gave it a fry test.
Whoa! waaaay too salty...gave it a one hour soak with three water changes and let the pellicle build overnight...then into the gosm.
Ok...another overnight in the cooler, then out comes the waring pro...
OK most of you guys won't even know what the hell I'm talking about with my first choice....but if you can find it...rent it and watch.
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Band of Brothers...An absolutely astounding...
Welcome aboard Mom!
Nice to have you here, and I hope some of the folks with electrics can help you out.
Remeber...it's not cheating if you're having fun, and makin good Q
Howdy Dragon.
Well now...if you're absolutely sure you'll be able to smoke the sausage, then you'll need the Prague #1 or insta-cure #1 to keep the sausage safe during the smoking procedure.
If you're not absolutely sure about the smoke...omit the cure and just make a fresh sausage and cook...
I don't always use the lid on mine in my gosm...usually only if I have removed the water pan. That way nothing will drip down in there and cause a fire.
I'll just reiterate what the folks have been saying...not interchangeable.'
I use insta cure, and the proper amount for sausage is 1 level teaspoon for 5 pounds of meat, but as shooter said, it takes a lot more for solid cuts.
If I'm curing one whole pork belly I put 4 tablespoons of insta-cure...
Welcome aboard Sherry!
Checked out your home page, and it looks like you are indeed living the dream.
I'm sure you'll learn lots here, and teach us all a thing or two as well.
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