- Jan 26, 2016
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I put 20 pounds of belly bacon into cure last night divided roughly in to three pounds slabs. I weighed and measured out everything and put everything into my downstairs fridge. This morning all seemed fine, but tonight when I checked them, one of the bags seems to be leaking. The seal seems to be ok, but I pressed it tight again just in case. I'm afraid the bag may have a hole in it someplace. It looks like as much as a tablespoon has leaked out into the fridge.
So what do I do? I'd really like to avoid throwing it away, especially after just a day. If it was leaking from the zip lock seal, I think I have corrected it, but if the bag has a hole in it then I will need to put it in a new bag. Also, will the loss of liquid (and presumably some of the carefully measured curing salt) be a problem? If show, can I do anything to fix it?
Like I said, I'd hate to have to throw 3+ pounds of perfectly good belly away. Any help you guys could give would be really appreciated!
So what do I do? I'd really like to avoid throwing it away, especially after just a day. If it was leaking from the zip lock seal, I think I have corrected it, but if the bag has a hole in it then I will need to put it in a new bag. Also, will the loss of liquid (and presumably some of the carefully measured curing salt) be a problem? If show, can I do anything to fix it?
Like I said, I'd hate to have to throw 3+ pounds of perfectly good belly away. Any help you guys could give would be really appreciated!