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Smoking Techniques => Curing => Topic started by: littlebitt on November 12, 2008, 09:29:59 AM

Title: Ultra Fast Cure vs. Insta Cure
Post by: littlebitt on November 12, 2008, 09:29:59 AM
Hello Everyone,

I have a question about Ultra Fast Cure 6.25% (from Ultravac Solutions).  Is this the same as the Insta Cure #1 from the Sausage Maker?  If it is it's a lot cheaper.  $19.50 for 25 lbs vs $17.99 for 5 lbs.

I have been curing alot of hams and bacons, using the advice everyone gave me on sweetening them up.  Now I have a fan base, and everyone is bring their hams and bacons to me. Thank you to everyone  :)

Also, I did a few batches of Hab's CB and I can't get the smoker going fast enough to keep up with demands.  Thanks for the great recipe!  In fact I bought a second 6 rack smoker to help keep up.

Any advice on the Ultra fast cure will be appreciated.

Thank you,

Littlebitt
Title: Re: Ultra Fast Cure vs. Insta Cure
Post by: Mr Walleye on November 12, 2008, 11:21:28 AM
Littlebitt

To my knowledge cure #1 is sold under a vast array of names. The most important part is to check the ingredients and make sure it contains 6.25 % Nitrite.

Mike
Title: Re: Ultra Fast Cure vs. Insta Cure
Post by: Habanero Smoker on November 12, 2008, 02:13:48 PM
Littlebitt;

Welcome to the forum. Thanks for the compliment on the CB.

As Mike stated if it is 6.25% sodium nitrite it is the same as InstaCure #1 or Cure #1.
Title: Re: Ultra Fast Cure vs. Insta Cure
Post by: beefmann on November 12, 2008, 04:11:50 PM
welcome lil bit and the others  have you  hooked up
Title: Re: Ultra Fast Cure vs. Insta Cure
Post by: littlebitt on November 15, 2008, 05:06:34 PM
Thank you!

I ordered some up after checking that it's the 6.25%.  However, it is on backorder.  So the new question is . . . . ???

Is it ok to freeze pork bellys until it gets here?  I am all out of cure mix, and had to freeze them.  I hope the bacon will still cure the same, as they are for someone else. 

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Littlebitt
Title: Re: Ultra Fast Cure vs. Insta Cure
Post by: Smoking Duck on November 15, 2008, 07:50:15 PM
You'll be fine freezing them.  I would just make sure they're thawed completely prior to trying to cure them.  Congrats on the bacon fame.  It can sometimes be more of a curse than a blessing (well, at least as far as time is concerned).

SD
Title: Re: Ultra Fast Cure vs. Insta Cure
Post by: Stargazer on November 16, 2008, 01:34:11 AM
Quote from: littlebitt on November 15, 2008, 05:06:34 PM
Is it ok to freeze pork bellys until it gets here?  I am all out of cure mix, and had to freeze them.  I hope the bacon will still cure the same, as they are for someone else. 
Nothing wrong with freezing pork bellys. I have 4 nice ones in the freezer ready to thaw and cure up after Thanks Giving because I'm currently working on a ham right now. You shouldn't have a problem with freezing them as long as you plan to use them in a few months before freezer burn sets in.
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