To clarify...
I bought a pork loin, 4.64lbs, halved it down the meddle length-wise and then cut each piece into halves (4 pcs total).
I "thought" my container would hold the gallon of brine and the meat, but it doesn't (I should have checked), so to get into in the fridge tonight, I split the brine into two containers, added the meat, weighted/covered, and got it in the fridge.
Did I just make a mistake? CAN you split the brine into two batches or would that effect the curing process?
If needed, I'll go buy a suitable container tomorrow and combine the two...I'm "thinking" that even though the ratio is the same, the amount of CURE in each batch would be insufficient.
Help?
Thanks!
Sherry
I bought a pork loin, 4.64lbs, halved it down the meddle length-wise and then cut each piece into halves (4 pcs total).
I "thought" my container would hold the gallon of brine and the meat, but it doesn't (I should have checked), so to get into in the fridge tonight, I split the brine into two containers, added the meat, weighted/covered, and got it in the fridge.
Did I just make a mistake? CAN you split the brine into two batches or would that effect the curing process?
If needed, I'll go buy a suitable container tomorrow and combine the two...I'm "thinking" that even though the ratio is the same, the amount of CURE in each batch would be insufficient.
Help?
Thanks!
Sherry