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This is of value. CURE Volume to Weight Chart in Ounces and Grams for the weight of meat in Pounds...JJ
NOTE: The Weight in Grams may vary, a few tenths from what others typically use and post. But this is due to the OP's, Susan Minor, rounding. The Weights are Safe and within USDA Guidelines. Susan Minor's original website is no longer active...
Amount of Meat/Fat Amount of Cure
Vol. Wt.
1 lb. 1/4 tsp. .05 oz. 1.42g
2 lbs. 3/8 tsp. .08 oz. 2.26g
3 lbs. 1/2 tsp. .10 oz. 2.83g
4 lbs. 3/4 tsp. .15 oz. 4.25g
5 lbs. 1 tsp. .20 oz. 5.67g
10 lbs. 2 tsp. .40 oz. 11.34g
15 lbs. 1 Tbsp. .55 oz. 15.59g
20 lbs. 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. .80 oz. 22.68g
25 lbs. 1 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. 1.00 oz. 28.35g
50 lbs. 3 Tbsp. + 1 1/4 tsp. 2.00 oz. 56.70g
100 lbs. 1/4 C. + 2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. 4.00 oz. 113.4g
tsp. = teaspoon; Tbsp.= Tablespoon; C. = cup.
oz.= ounce
NOTE: The Weight in Grams may vary, a few tenths from what others typically use and post. But this is due to the OP's, Susan Minor, rounding. The Weights are Safe and within USDA Guidelines. Susan Minor's original website is no longer active...
Amount of Meat/Fat Amount of Cure
Vol. Wt.
1 lb. 1/4 tsp. .05 oz. 1.42g
2 lbs. 3/8 tsp. .08 oz. 2.26g
3 lbs. 1/2 tsp. .10 oz. 2.83g
4 lbs. 3/4 tsp. .15 oz. 4.25g
5 lbs. 1 tsp. .20 oz. 5.67g
10 lbs. 2 tsp. .40 oz. 11.34g
15 lbs. 1 Tbsp. .55 oz. 15.59g
20 lbs. 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. .80 oz. 22.68g
25 lbs. 1 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. 1.00 oz. 28.35g
50 lbs. 3 Tbsp. + 1 1/4 tsp. 2.00 oz. 56.70g
100 lbs. 1/4 C. + 2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. 4.00 oz. 113.4g
tsp. = teaspoon; Tbsp.= Tablespoon; C. = cup.
oz.= ounce