Made 3 separate 5 lb batches of summer sausage, can’t remember if I put Prague #1 in the last one.

[pinyon]

As my title says, I got distracted on my last 5lb batch of pork and elk and think I may have forgotten to put in my teaspoon of prague powder#1. The other two 5 lb batches are fine and all three are in my fridge waiting for one more grind and stuffing. So, I was thinking I should be able to tell after several hours if I forgot the cure just by comparing the color between the suspect batch and the two I know are OK? Or will I need to fry up a small patty and see if it is pinkish inside?

 

[smokerjim]

ya should be able to fry a little up and check color, or just smoke that separate at a higher temp and smoke it to 155-160 if your not sure if it has cure.

 

[DanMcG]

The cured meat will turn a little brown, and uncured will look the same as when you put it in the frig

 

[indaswamp]

I'd check it like the guys are suggesting and if it needed cure, I'd remove it from the casing, mix in the cure dissolved in a little water for a more even distribution, and then restuff...

 

[pinyon]

Thanks very much for the advice guys, just checked my three batches in the fridge and they all have turned brown, so I think I am good. Will chalk it off to just a senior moment enhanced by three grandsons under the age of 9 asking questions! I plan on smoking them day after tomorrow in my MES 30 and finishing them up in a sous vide.

 

[SmokinAl]

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