I STARTED CURING A BOSTON BUTT 6LBS 4 OZ ON 8 29 2012 AND TOOK IT OUT OF FRIG TODAY TO COLD SMOKE . it was blood red more so when i started curing same cure as always and weighet the cure it did not cure i have never had any problems coying any other meat , i am afraid to smoke it it has to had time to cure .i also cold smoked a pork loin last sat for 17 hrs i think cold smoking makes the meat taste better .thanks richard learing but slowly