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time for cure to act

Discussion in 'Curing' started by oldvirginiajoe, Nov 9, 2013.

  1. Nov 9, 2013 #1
    oldvirginiajoe

    oldvirginiajoe Newbie

    Smithfield, Va.
    Does anyone here know how long it takes for the cure to be in contact with the ground sausage meat, before the meat can be considered "cured?" In other words, after I add the cure to the meat block, how long must I wait before I can let the product hold in the temperature "danger zone?" Any scientific knowledge of the answer to this question? I assume there has been a study of this issue somewhere. Thanks.
     
  3. Nov 9, 2013 #2
    seenred

    seenred Legendary Pitmaster Group Lead OTBS Member

    N.E. Oklahoma
    Hi Joe.  I'm sorry...I can't answer your question, but you'll probably get more responses and better advice if you post this question over in the Preserving Food Forum/Curing Subforum.

    Good Luck!

    Red
     
  4. Nov 9, 2013 #3
    oldvirginiajoe

    oldvirginiajoe Newbie

    Smithfield, Va.
    oops. Egad. I have not posted in a long while, and forgot I was in the wrong location. Thanks! I hope I can figure out how to move it, or do the moderators do it?
     
  5. Nov 9, 2013 #4
    gary s

    gary s Epic Pitmaster OTBS Member

    Whitehouse, TX (East Texas) just South of Tyler

    [​IMG]Hello and welcome from East Texas. This is a great site, lots of information and great people that are willing to throw in their two cents worth on about anything   .........  

    Gary

     
  6. Nov 10, 2013 #5
    danmcg

    danmcg Master of the Pit OTBS Member SMF Premier Member

    Central NY
    I let it go overnight, not so much for the cure to work but to let the flavors meld together.