Pancetta

Started by rcger, July 31, 2016, 12:38:11 PM

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rcger

Does pancetta prepared with InstaCure #2 need to be refrigerated after it's been dried?  Thanks in advance.
There's room for all of God's critters right next to the mashed taters and gravy!

Habanero Smoker

Technically no, but it is always a good idea to refrigerate air dried meats. Just make sure you start with a good recipe, and that you air dry it until at least 30% weight loss.

Pancetta



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rcger

Here's the recipe I'll follow for the curing process:
5# Pork Belly
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
InstaCure #2 - 0.25% Weight of Meat
¾ Cup Kosher Salt – 3% Weight of Meat
1 TBS Dark Brown Sugar
2 TBS Coarse Black Pepper
1 TBS Crushed Juniper Berries
2 Bay Leaves – Crumbled
1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
2-3 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
There's room for all of God's critters right next to the mashed taters and gravy!

Habanero Smoker

You have a safe recipe, both the salt and cure are measured correctly.



     I
         don't
                   inhale.
  ::)