CB brine leaked out of the bag

[delaney]

OOPS..I have 3 pieces of pork loin for Canadian Bacon that has been in Tender Quick and brown sugar for 3 days and I noticed that one of the ziploc bags had leaked out most of the liquid that formed after applying 3 tbsp of TQ and 3 tbsp of sugar for a 3 lb loin.  My question is should I add more TQ and sugar and if so how much?  I dont want to make anyone sick from eating under cured meat!!  What do you experienced smoker guys suggest?  Thank You!

 

[venture]

I would not add more cure.

Did you lose the liquid?

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[delaney]

Yes I lost most of the liquid by comparing the other 2 bags, but there is still some after I re-bagged it.  I was my fault (used cheapo bags).  Wife wasnt too happy with the mess in the fridge.  Live and learn

 

[s2k9k]

Sorry I can't help you with the cure question but I can help you with the wife and mess. I always put my bags when I brine in a pan or bowl in case there is a leak, and I have had leaks and the pan saved me from cleaning up a big mess.

 

[woodcutter]

I have read threads where people drain the liquid out for texture purposes.
 

 

[uncle_lar]

It should be fine, just keep turning it and finish your cure.

 

[sound1]

Should be fine. If you are going to cold smoke and you are uneasy about that piece, you can always cut it across the thickest part and look, or you can hot smoke through the 40-140 danger zone.

x3 on the wife and the leaky bags. Funny how just a little liquid can go so far and into the craziest places within a fridge. Spill a 12oz coke, piece of cake, 1-2ozs of meat juice you're screwed!!

 

[venture]

A little lost liquid that is cleanly stored can easily be replaced.

Maybe not even needed?

Adding more cure would be a problem.

Lost liquid all over the fridge could be a big pain problem. Aside from the food safety issue on the items stored below and discarded, I would have to deal with 

  !!!

Containers in the fridge are a pain, but nothing compared to 

  !!!

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[delaney]

Thanks to all for the help!.  Just finished the CB in the smoker yesterday and it is great!!  Sure is nice to have a group of experienced smokers to help this newbie out

  Thanks Again