Cure #1

[Gafala]

My cure #1 turned yellow now what, is it still usable?

[cathouse willy]

That does not sound good. I wouldn't trust it. I replace my cure #1 salt once a year just to be sure.No sense having the meat go bad and sickening someone.I'd replace it.

[Habanero Smoker]

Usually Cure #1 can be store indefinitely under the right conditions; a cool, dark, dry place, in an air tight container.

For it to turn yellow is not a good sign. It could have been exposed to too much heat, or too much light; which could alter the properties of sodium nitrite. It could be that only the dye color was effected, but I agree that it should be replaced.

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