Instat cure #1

[forvols]

I bought several 1oz and 4oz packs of cure #1 (pink salt) about 3yrs ago. The packages are unopened . Question does cure #1 lose the curing properties over time if unopened is what I have still safe to use?

Thanks

 

[DanMcG]

nope, you're good to go

 

[Steve H]

You should be fine. The only time I threw some out was when I didn't the pack good enough. And it collected moisture.

 

[dernektambura]

You should be fine. The only time I threw some out was when I didn't the pack good enough. And it collected moisture.

Steve, don't throw cure next time... essentially, salt have infinite shelf life... ( iodised salt will loose iodine) ...if moist, spread cure over parchment paper and dry it in oven on low temp......

 

[Steve H]

Steve, don't throw cure next time... essentially, salt have infinite shelf life... ( iodised salt will loose iodine) ...if moist, spread cure over parchment paper and dry it in oven on low temp......

Good tip. And thanks. I have so many packs of it. I just didn't feel like messing with it. It was only a few ounces.

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Store in mason jars, just make sure to label between cure 1 & 2.

 

[Steve H]

After that happened. Whatever I have opened. I put in a pint mason jar and vacuum seal it.

 

[dernektambura]

Prior to mining, mixing, packing and distribution of cure (1 or 2) mixed salt has been "on shelf" for millions of years... I doubt few more years will make difference...

 

[bill ace 350]

After that happened. Whatever I have opened. I put in a pint mason jar and vacuum seal it.

I do the same. Mason jar with Tenderquick, one with cure #1, one with cure #2. All vacuum sealed.

 

[dernektambura]

too bad they don't sell mason jars with open proof seal cap... lol... sorry guys, I couldn't miss this one... lol... I apologize...
seriously, salt will draw moisture from surounding area no matter what, so, even if your cure mix is wet, all you have to do is dry it out a bit before you sprinkle cure over the meat... wet cure salt mix resurrect its properties once dried out which doesnt mean it looses its properties unless it is iodized salt..... if wet it will loose iodine ...
but salt will remain salt and who cares about iodine, right? you don't wanna use iodized salt to cure anyhow...

 

[chopsaw]

I use the mason jar for TQ and vac seal . I cut out and taped the back of the bag to the jar .

 

[bill ace 350]

I use the mason jar for TQ and vac seal . I cut out and taped the back of the bag to the jar .

exactly the same. my TQ and other cures don't seem to absorb moisture. All I have to do is compare it to all my salt and sugars package in regular containers.