Cure #1 questions

[cg13]

Prague powder is the best cure I've ever used. They add the pink color so people know it's a curing salt and not kosher/table salt.

 

[driggs]

So I just got into jerky making, made one batch and then in my reading realized I should be using a cure always.

Bought some Cure #1, but I'm confused on how to use it.  Can i just mix it straight in with my marinade? Some directions I see just say "mix with cold water", but dont even say the amount of water.  How long should it sit in the marinade too?

 

[dirtsailor2003]

So I just got into jerky making, made one batch and then in my reading realized I should be using a cure always.

Bought some Cure #1, but I'm confused on how to use it.  Can i just mix it straight in with my marinade? Some directions I see just say "mix with cold water", but dont even say the amount of water.  How long should it sit in the marinade too?

Yes just mix it in with your marinade. 1teaspoon per five pounds of meat. Figure a 1/4" per day. If your meat is a 1/4" and it's getting marinade from both sides you can figure 12 hours minimum. I usually go 24-36 hours, not for the cure but for the flavor.