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Default sodium nitrite v smoking

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> > I use 1 tsp. of Potassium nitrate mixed with 15 tsp. of salt to dilute
> > it down, then use 2 Tbs. of that mix per 1 gallon of wet cure.

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> So I would use the mix instead of quick cure 1-1 then for snack sticks
> or any other recipe then?


Only if you want to risk it. ;-)
It's what _I_ personally use for canadian bacon, but if I were you, I'd
do my own research first!

Remember, what I just posted was for a soaked, wet cure. I've never,
ever added cure to snack sticks or sausages. I do those smoked and
uncured, then freeze them!
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