Con Yeager quick cure

[jamesy]

Hello to all,
About to attempt Canadian bacon. Have a pack of con yeagers quick cure salt and having trouble with how much to use per pound? Have searched forum and found from 1 tps to 1 tablespoon per pound. All input will be appreciated ! MES 40 with a Uber controller. Love your forum!

 

[zippy12]

• Description

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Used for curing bologna, jerky & meats. Not for direct consumption.

Also known as ""Pink Salt", "Quick Cure", "Curing Salt #1" or "Instacure."

if its cure 1 ... its 1 gram per pound

 

[pc farmer]

I tried that brand ONE time. Threw it out

 

[jamesy]

I tried that brand ONE time. Threw it out

So not quite appropriate for first time bacon? Thanks for replies.

 

[DanMcG]

If it is cure #1 like the advertisement (that I googled) says it is, then it will work fine.
Use at 1.1 gram per pound, or 1 level teaspoon per 5 pounds of meat.

This thread maybe some interest to you:
Cure #1 & 2 Volume to Weight per Pound of Meat Chart | Smoking Meat Forums - The Best Barbecue Discussion Forum On Earth!

 

[daveomak]

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[jamesy]

If it is cure #1 like the advertisement (that I googled) says it is, then it will work fine.
Use at 1.1 gram per pound, or 1 level teaspoon per 5 pounds of meat.

This thread maybe some interest to you:
Cure #1 & 2 Volume to Weight per Pound of Meat Chart | Smoking Meat Forums - The Best Barbecue Discussion Forum On Earth!

 

[jamesy]

Thanks, will go with that.