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Default sodium nitrite v smoking

Sqwertz wrote:
> On Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:03:15 -0700 (PDT), stormy wrote:
>
>> I want to stay as healthy as I can when smoking.
>> DO I have to use sodium nitrite or can I substitute 80/20 salt sugar
>> as a replacement.
>>
>> my jerky ect does not last more than a week or 2.

>
> Dry it more, don't store in airtight container, or store it in the
> fridge.
>
> -sw



My jerky doesn't last more than a week or two because I eat it all.
:-) (doesn't matter how much I make either)

Bob