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    One more cure #2 question

    I used 5.6 grams in the recipe.
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    One more cure #2 question

    Correct, 6.25% nitrite, 4% nitrate. Anthony's Pink Curing Salt #2
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    One more cure #2 question

    My first foray is an immersion cure using the equilibrium method followed with several hours on low smoke. I currently have a buckboard bacon (pork shoulder) in a curing brine. It has been 8 days in the brine. This brine has Prague #2 in the mix. My original intent was to smoke on low heat...
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    Greetings from Southern New Mexico

    Thanks for the quick response. This info gives me a better insight on this project. As to the drying conditions, I understand the temp. Are there any requirements on humidity or air circulation? Mr. JLeonard I currently hail from the Las Cruces/El Paso, TX patch of dirt.
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    Greetings from Southern New Mexico

    Newbie to smoking. While I have dabbled a bit over the last year or so on basic smoking technique and recipes I am looking at expanding into curing and smoking. My first foray will be an immersion cure using the equilibrium method followed with several hours on low smoke. My question pertains...
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