When using insta cure # 1 in a brine and it says 3 oz per gallon, is that 3 oz measure in a scaled cup .. or 3 oz weight on a scale?
thanks
Beef
It is 3 oz on a scale.
If you don't have a scale there is an accurate conversion chart in the below link.
Curing Salts (http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?736-Curing-Salts&p=1126#post1126)
You can use as little as 1.5 oz. per gal. up to 4.2 oz. per gal. The higher amounts will give you more color and "flavor"; the lower amount will give you less color and flavor. Though if the recipe calls for 3 oz. and you use 4 oz., you should adjust the amount of salt accordingly. Staying within the above range will is safe for food protection and within sodium nitrite levels. I like to use 3 to 3.2 oz. per gallon.
thanks for the help