Morton Tenderquick?

[alan Maples]

Any of y'all familiar with it? Is it good, something to skip? I would rather use Prague cure #1 in a recipe, but can't afford it.

 

[DanMcG]

Can't afford it? Here's a pound of it for $3.75 and I would guess it's about the same everywhere. A pound would last most people a lifetime.

Curing Salt – Cure #1 - Craft Butchers' Pantry

butcherspantry.com

But to answer your question about the TQ, Many find the finish product to salty when using it. But on the other hand some don't. I know Bear used it all the time with good results.
It's a time tested product which works when used as directed.

 

[BandCollector]

Can't afford? I can send you some.

A must for most curing.

 

[Steve H]

Where are you located?

 

[chopsaw]

If you have an Academy sports by you they should have it in 4 and 16 oz. containers .
Dan gave you a good link also .

I have and do use Tender quick for certain things . A alan Maples I saw you involved in the wet curing brine thread . You should use cure #1 for that . I'm a fan of Tender quick , but the directions for a brine or pump ( injection ) that's on the bag is extreme in the ratio of cure to water . The end result will be very salty . So if you were wanting to use TQ in a wet brine I would suggest not doing that , and getting some cure 1 .
Here's an old thread . I talk about adjusting the amounts for brining in post 7 .

Brine cured chicken breast Morton's Tender Quick

Must have been the week for curing poultry . I've been messing with this for awhile , following a Poli recipe . The amount of TQ he uses and the amount listed on the bag is 2 different things . Did some homework and ended up in between . So bone in skin on chicken breast on sale . Remove the...

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[bill ace 350]

Tenderquick is an excellent product.

Give it a try.

 

[alan Maples]

If you have an Academy sports by you they should have it in 4 and 16 oz. containers .
Dan gave you a good link also .

I have and do use Tender quick for certain things . A alan Maples I saw you involved in the wet curing brine thread . You should use cure #1 for that . I'm a fan of Tender quick , but the directions for a brine or pump ( injection ) that's on the bag is extreme in the ratio of cure to water . The end result will be very salty . So if you were wanting to use TQ in a wet brine I would suggest not doing that , and getting some cure 1 .
Here's an old thread . I talk about adjusting the amounts for brining in post 7 .

Brine cured chicken breast Morton's Tender Quick

Must have been the week for curing poultry . I've been messing with this for awhile , following a Poli recipe . The amount of TQ he uses and the amount listed on the bag is 2 different things . Did some homework and ended up in between . So bone in skin on chicken breast on sale . Remove the...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

I reckon I'll be going to Academy.

 

[chopsaw]

I reckon I'll be going to Academy.

Look in the grilling section , buy the rubs and the grinders and stuff .
Just FYI , I bought some once when I was out to get me by . It comes with a " salt shaker " type of top . Take that off and throw it away and just use the cap to close it up . Don't want someone shaking it on their green beans by mistake . I have no idea why they do that .
This is what It looks like .

Bolner Fiesta Brand 16 oz Curing Salt | Academy

Preserve all your favorite meats with Bolner Fiesta Brand 16 oz Curing Salt. This blend of salt, sodium nitrate and sodium bicarbonate allows you to efficiently and...

www.academy.com

 

[mosparky]

Keep in mind that Mortons and Cure #1 are not directly interchangeable. I keep both around and use whatever the recipe calls for.

 

[alan Maples]

Keep in mind that Mortons and Cure #1 are not directly interchangeable. I keep both around and use whatever the recipe calls for.

I have an apple Tarragon marinade that I made on hand. Might use that on Sunday.

 

[chopsaw]

I just used Morton's Tender quick to cure a pork cushion . I ground fennel and anise seed and added it to the cure along with some white pepper . Rubbed on the meat and held 14 days in the fridge . Smoked with apple chunks . It's a good product when used correctly .

 

[tbern]

Keep in mind that Mortons and Cure #1 are not directly interchangeable. I keep both around and use whatever the recipe calls for.

yep, do the same thing here.

 

[bill ace 350]

https://www.alliedkenco.com/pdf/mortons%20recipes.pdf

 

[pit 4 brains]

Keep in mind that Mortons and Cure #1 are not directly interchangeable. I keep both around and use whatever the recipe calls for.

YES.

 

[Bearcarver]

Morton's Tender Quick has worked great for me, when Dry curing for the last 13 years.
I use the right amount for the proper length of time, and have never had anything become too salty.
Examples & how-tos are in my Step by Step Index, at the bottom of all of my posts, in my Signature.

Bear

 

[alan Maples]

Morton's Tender Quick has worked great for me, when Dry curing for the last 13 years.
I use the right amount for the proper length of time, and have never had anything become too salty.
Examples & how-tos are in my Step by Step Index, at the bottom of all of my posts, in my Signature.

Bear

I have both Tender Quick and cure # 1 now. Planning to smoke a couple of chickens on Sunday.

 

[bill1]

Cure #1 has a lot more sodium nitrite than Morton Tender Quick which is just .5% sodium nitrite, .5% sodium nitrate, and the rest normal salt and sugar. There are safety limits to how much nitrate and nitrite you can ingest. The Morton product is designed so that the salt taste will limit how much you use to safe levels. While you can overdo it with Prague 1 or 2. There's lots of posts around here about nitrite safety if this is new to you.

 

[Fueling Around]

I stopped using TQ due to the salt and the sodium nitrAte.
In short cures the nitrate doesn't reduce to nitrite
All of my cures with cure #1 are 1.5% or less salt
I use the Greg Blonder calculators to keep my cure #1 to safe levels and added salt levels to my taste.

 

[DougE]

The Morton product is designed so that the salt taste will limit how much you use to safe levels. While you can overdo it with Prague 1 or 2. There's lots of posts around here about nitrite safety if this is new to you.

Which is why you should have some idea what you're doing before using any curing salts. Most of us here who do know are more than willing to help.

 

[bill ace 350]

I never found TQ to be too salty. Just use according to directions.