Pops Brine Fridge Temps

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acd4476

Smoke Blower
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Sep 9, 2010
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Metro Detroit, MI
So I am having my second go at pops brine on a belly.  First attempt was awesome.  However, this time my fridge temps were in the 33-34 degree range for the whole two weeks.  I temped the brine today (day 13 and it was 33.2 degrees.  Do I need to be concerned? Should I let it brine longer and try to get the temperature up a couple degrees?  I could've sworn I found a thread where this was discussed and the brine wouldnt work under 36 degrees.  Wondering if I should trash the meat and start over or proceed forward.  Thanks!
 
Too cold..I would get the temp up, 36-40, and let it go another 7-10 days. I see no reason to toss the meat unless it stinks a week from now...JJ
 
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