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Smoking Techniques => Curing => Topic started by: SamuelG on January 23, 2011, 08:03:59 AM

Title: Assorted Whole Muscle Cure II
Post by: SamuelG on January 23, 2011, 08:03:59 AM
Lomo Cure II

Into Cure 1/15/11

Basic Cure:
3.35% Kosher Salt
1.00%  Ground Pepper
0.25% Cure #2

Pork Loins
#1 1841g  = 85g of Basic Cure
#2 1766g = 82g of Basic Cure

(http://184.72.239.143/mu/a6890a8e-4c5d-8440.jpg)
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Pork Loins (b)
#1b 1378g = 64g of basic cure + 1% paprika = 64g + 14g
#2b 1335 = 62g of basic cure + 1% Garlic Powder = 62g + 14g

Tenderloins
#1 1186g = 55g Basic Cure
#2 1011g = 47g Basic Cure

(http://184.72.239.143/mu/a6890a8e-4c9c-6dcb.jpg)

Cecina II

2% Kosher Salt = 62g
2% Sugar = 62g
0.4% Pepper = 12g
0.025% Cure #2 = 8g

(http://184.72.239.143/mu/a6890a8e-4e78-0001.jpg)
(http://184.72.239.143/mu/a6890a8e-4cc1-45e2.jpg)
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(http://184.72.239.143/mu/a6890a8e-4cfb-3524.jpg)

Ground cure into fine powder and rubbed into the meat.  Placed weight on meat.

Half of the Cure was applied on 1/15.

then half on 1/23 with the liquid removed.

(http://184.72.239.143/mu/a6890a8e-4d39-6eda.jpg)
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(http://184.72.239.143/mu/a6890a8e-4e55-c7e3.jpg)


I have high hopes for this batch as it is my second.  I plan to cold smoke and dry till I have a 30-40 percent loss.  Different casings will be used to compare results.

I'll take any suggestion.

Thanks. 
SamuelG

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Title: Re: Assorted Whole Muscle Cure II
Post by: SamuelG on January 23, 2011, 08:26:23 AM
Well, I forgot to add that I might get kicked out ..... I think I might join CRG!

This pic almost got me there:

(http://184.72.239.143/mu/63872d28-5689-fc23.jpg)
(http://184.72.239.143/mu/63872d28-56a5-2dfa.jpg)


Thanks. 
SamuelG

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Title: Re: Assorted Whole Muscle Cure II
Post by: KyNola on January 23, 2011, 08:30:24 AM
heh heh heh :D
Title: Re: Assorted Whole Muscle Cure II
Post by: SamuelG on June 17, 2011, 08:24:53 PM
After almost 6 months of dry time these are the results:

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SamuelG

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Title: Re: Assorted Whole Muscle Cure II
Post by: wyoduke on June 17, 2011, 10:07:23 PM
They all look great i would love to try them ;)
Title: Re: Assorted Whole Muscle Cure II
Post by: 3rensho on June 17, 2011, 11:15:28 PM
Beautiful job.  Looks fantastic.
Title: Re: Assorted Whole Muscle Cure II
Post by: Razorman937 on June 18, 2011, 12:41:06 AM
Well crap I thought the thread title said muscle cars
Title: Re: Assorted Whole Muscle Cure II
Post by: Quarlow on June 18, 2011, 10:22:24 AM
Those dry cures are as beautifull as a muscle car. Nice jobs. Now I am drooling.
Title: Re: Assorted Whole Muscle Cure II
Post by: OU812 on June 18, 2011, 10:25:07 AM
Now THATS some good lookin dry cured meat.

Wish I could taste some of it,,,,, I know its gotta be gooood.
Title: Re: Assorted Whole Muscle Cure II
Post by: ghost9mm on June 18, 2011, 10:50:10 AM
Dang that dried meat looks absolutely wondeful, all would make a really great sammie...
Title: Re: Assorted Whole Muscle Cure II
Post by: SamuelG on June 18, 2011, 05:20:22 PM
Thanks to all who replied!   ;D ;D ;D

After six months of TLC and some more TLC...It did make a great sammie, not as tough as a muscle car but it sure was good.  I lost a bottle of Rivera del Duero in the initial tasting and a good Rioja right after that, but it was well enjoyed!

I sliced it paper thin and had it with some manchego cheese...Just amazing.

I will begin working on another big batch of dry cure soon and would like to get some suggestions / recipes that anyone on the forum would like to see done post here or PM me.  I will try to make some of them and post the results. 

Thanks to all.
Title: Re: Assorted Whole Muscle Cure II
Post by: jiggerjams on June 21, 2011, 06:32:53 AM
Mmmm Muscle car meat candy!! Looks Delish, very nice job.