curing chamber

[pc farmer]

I am going to build a curing chamber.

I need some info and pics if anyone wants to share.

I am thinking of using a over/under fridge.


Thanks

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Sounds awesome Adam, I will be watching as I'd sure like to have one some day as well.... I won't be much help on ideas.... But I'd like to see what folks say & also see what ya end up doing !

 

[diggingdogfarm]

Small chest freezer and the appropriate controls and such...no cutting holes...no fuss...no BS!
Up and running in about 10 minutes.

 

[pc farmer]

Small chest freezer and the appropriate controls and such...no cutting holes...no fuss...no BS!
Up and running in about 10 minutes.

Wow. Nice.

And you can hang meat?

 

[diggingdogfarm]

Small chest freezer and the appropriate controls and such...no cutting holes...no fuss...no BS!
Up and running in about 10 minutes.

Wow. Nice.

And you can hang meat?

Sure.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Well that's no fun. I was wanting to see all the cool curing chambers people were going to post!

 

[pc farmer]

Well that's no fun. I was wanting to see all the cool curing chambers people were going to post!

Hope some will come tomorrow.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Well that's no fun. I was wanting to see all the cool curing chambers people were going to post!

Hope some will come tomorrow.

Sure hope so ! That'd be way cool ! Thumbs Up

 

[diggingdogfarm]

I currently have 2 curing chambers, both small GE chest freezers.

The following kit has everything needed (except the one pound of silica gel for dehumidification) to control temperature and humidity....NO drilling and NO cutting!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.perfect-cheese.com/total-conditioning-package

I haven't had to humidifify the chambers, only dehumidify...that's easily done via a silica gel pillow placed on top of the fan cube.

http://www.perfect-cheese.com/high-humidity

 

[pc farmer]

I currently have 2 curing chambers, both small GE chest freezers.

The following kit has everything needed (except the one pound of silica gel for dehumidification) to control temperature and humidity....NO drilling and NO cutting!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.perfect-cheese.com/total-conditioning-package

I haven't had to humidifify the chambers, only dehumidify...that's easily done via a silica gel pillow placed on top of the fan cube.

http://www.perfect-cheese.com/high-humidity

Nice, thanks.

How do you hang in it? 

 

[diggingdogfarm]

I hang from baskets that came with the freezer.
I plan to eventually make a wooden frame around the top of the freezer with notches cut for dowels.
Just another one of those projects I haven't gotten to yet.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

I currently have 2 curing chambers, both small GE chest freezers.

The following kit has everything needed (except the one pound of silica gel for dehumidification) to control temperature and humidity....NO drilling and NO cutting!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.perfect-cheese.com/total-conditioning-package

I haven't had to humidifify the chambers, only dehumidify...that's easily done via a silica gel pillow placed on top of the fan cube.

http://www.perfect-cheese.com/high-humidity

Looks like a good set up. Can we assume you are just running the sensor probe into the freezer between the door and the cabinet? What's the highest temps you cure stuff at?

By far the cheapest all inclusive plug n play system I've seen.

 

[diggingdogfarm]

The wires that go in to the chamber (temp sensor and 12v cable for the humidifier/dehumidifier) are very small...not a problem for the door gasket.

Maximum temp I use is 50 degrees F.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

What's the advantages/disadvantages to using a freezer or refrigerator? I've seen both used but no real explanation in on why one is better than the other

 

[diggingdogfarm]

Either can be used.
I use the chest freezer because I also make cheese, so I can fill the bottom of the freezer with cheese.
The freezer is simple, no serious issues with condensation that some folks complain about with some fridges.

 

[rgautheir20420]

As of now I use an older wine fridge that has issues with condensation. I'm constantly having to open the door each day to allow new air in and what not. I've got a spare fridge in the garage already...I'm just waiting on help to get it into my basement. Then it'll become my curing chamber setup. 

 

[gary s]

Good Info

Gary

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Either can be used.
I use the chest freezer because I also make cheese, so I can fill the bottom of the freezer with cheese.
The freezer is simple, no serious issues with condensation that some folks complain about with some fridges.

Good to know. Small chest freezers are cheap even new. Easier to hide under piles of stuff in the garage too!

I'd like to hear more about your cheese making Martin. have you posted that info anywhere?

 

[gary s]

Good Info

Gary

 

[diggingdogfarm]

Either can be used.
I use the chest freezer because I also make cheese, so I can fill the bottom of the freezer with cheese.
The freezer is simple, no serious issues with condensation that some folks complain about with some fridges.

Good to know. Small chest freezers are cheap even new. Easier to hide under piles of stuff in the garage too!

I'd like to hear more about your cheese making Martin. have you posted that info anywhere?

No, I haven't posted anything about cheesemaking in many years.
Best to get a really good good to do it right...there's a lot to know.