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by jcflorida
Fri Dec 20, 2019 05:27
Forum: Dry Cured Meats and Sausages
Topic: First Attempt at Whole Muscle Salami - Result and Questions
Replies: 3
Views: 1709

First Attempt at Whole Muscle Salami - Result and Questions

I recently made my first try at whole muscle salami. Followed the recipe for spicy capocollo from cajuneric's youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFfqwyxC_Zo Except used pork loin instead of pork collar, so I guess its really lonzino. Used a 900g piece of commodity pork loin (Smith...
by jcflorida
Mon Dec 09, 2019 21:15
Forum: Dry Cured Meats and Sausages
Topic: Cure #2 with different percent of sodium nitrate
Replies: 16
Views: 6671

Re: Cure #2 with different percent of sodium nitrate

Some 6 years ago, I asked The Sausage Maker about the 1% Sodium Nitrate in their instacure #2 while many references including their own FAQ and other manufacturers use 3.67% to 4% Sodium Nitrate. I got a response that, at best was non-norishing or at worst, they claimed that 4% was a typo in their F...
by jcflorida
Sat Nov 30, 2019 15:42
Forum: For beginners
Topic: Proper Use of Cure #1
Replies: 8
Views: 3375

Re: Proper Use of Cure #1

redzed wrote:
Sat Nov 30, 2019 06:23
a 0.6% European curing salt. I simply add 100g of Cure#1 to 90g of salt
Redzed, did you mean 900 grams of salt (or 10 grams of cure#1)? 100g cure#1 to 90g salt is over 3% sodium nitrite, or am I missing something?
by jcflorida
Fri Nov 29, 2019 19:04
Forum: For beginners
Topic: Proper Use of Cure #1
Replies: 8
Views: 3375

Re: Proper Use of Cure #1

The one teaspoon per 5 pounds sausage mince is about right. In my opinion, 1/2 cup (assuming cure#1 at 6.25% sodium nitrite) is way too much for curing products like corned beef, bacon, or pork loin. I use this calculator for the amount of cure#1 in brine, and it's resulted in successful cure. https...
by jcflorida
Tue Aug 13, 2019 03:31
Forum: For beginners
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 11
Views: 3865

Re: Greetings

Hi Mick, I'm not an expert, but I've been through some of the same issues that you may be encountering. So I'll pass along what I've learned for what its worth. Firstly, your temperature swings are much more extreme than we have here in the Southern US (Florida). Our temperatures mostly range betwee...
by jcflorida
Tue Jul 30, 2019 14:07
Forum: Dry Curing with Tublin: Umai and Banquet Bags
Topic: My First Coppa
Replies: 3
Views: 4844

Re: My First Coppa

BBQBob wrote:
Wed Jul 24, 2019 16:21
Tied, bagged and netted and in the fridge for 8 weeks
That Coppa looks really good. Did you use UMAI bags for aging in the fridge?
by jcflorida
Sat May 25, 2019 16:25
Forum: For beginners
Topic: Post-drying PH is 6.5 - is my sausage safe?
Replies: 7
Views: 3583

Re: Post-drying PH is 6.5 - is my sausage safe?

Agoracritus wrote:
Fri May 24, 2019 23:35
if anyone is having trouble finding the Wedliny Domowe main page and section
For what its worth, there is a link at the bottom of each page of this forum that takes you to the Wedliny Domowe main page.
by jcflorida
Mon Apr 22, 2019 00:52
Forum: Sausages
Topic: Semi Dry Cured Pepperoni
Replies: 4
Views: 2822

Re: Semi Dry Cured Pepperoni

Hi redzed, Hope you had a great Easter yourself . . . and also that work slacks off a bit soon. I vaguely remember those long hour days, but as an old retired guy, I have lots of time to post on forums that I like to learn from. lactic acid bacteria are intolerant of a high acid environment Thanks f...
by jcflorida
Sat Apr 20, 2019 21:27
Forum: Sausages
Topic: Semi Dry Cured Pepperoni
Replies: 4
Views: 2822

Re: Semi Dry Cured Pepperoni

Forgot an important step in the above post. After smoking, the sausage was poached in a sous vide bath at 143ºF for 4 hours.
by jcflorida
Sat Apr 20, 2019 18:54
Forum: Sausages
Topic: Semi Dry Cured Pepperoni
Replies: 4
Views: 2822

Semi Dry Cured Pepperoni

It's kind of sad that there has been no new activity on this GREAT site in over 10 days :( So I decided to post the pepperoni we made over the last week or so. Nothing spectacular, but at least it lights up the board :D Here's the recipe: https://i.imgur.com/V5sAibw.jpg We've tried many dry cured an...
by jcflorida
Sun Mar 10, 2019 23:06
Forum: Dry Cured Meats and Sausages
Topic: Very Old Farmers' Bulletins call for Saltpeter, can I use it?
Replies: 11
Views: 5154

Re: Very Old Farmers' Bulletins call for Saltpeter, can I use it?

Bob,

No real need to re-post, I was just wondering if I was doing something wrong. Thanks for the response.
by jcflorida
Tue Mar 05, 2019 01:45
Forum: Sausages
Topic: Smoked Sausage Patties . . . Is This Really Sausage?
Replies: 2
Views: 2043

Smoked Sausage Patties . . . Is This Really Sausage?

I love fixing myself a simulated egg McMuffin for breakfast. For sausage, I have been using the frozen pre-cooked sausage patties from the grocery store. Recently decided to try to make my own pre-cooked patties. Cubed about 4 pounds pork (72% loin, 18% back fat, and 10% picnic) and mixed in 1.5% sa...
by jcflorida
Wed Feb 27, 2019 04:23
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Forum Software Upgrade
Replies: 26
Views: 13355

Re: Forum Software Upgrade

vtec wrote:
Wed Feb 27, 2019 04:18
If I find such a modification, I will install it.
OK, thanks for the quick reply. It's really not that hard to just delete the part that's not applicable.
by jcflorida
Wed Feb 27, 2019 04:06
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Forum Software Upgrade
Replies: 26
Views: 13355

Re: Forum Software Upgrade

With the old software, it was possible to quote a section of a previous post by highlighting the section of the post desired and then clicking on one of the quote icons. It was also possible to quote the entire post. I no longer see the functionality to quote only selected text. Does anybody know if...
by jcflorida
Wed Feb 27, 2019 03:23
Forum: Curing chambers and Related Equipment
Topic: Humidity / Temperature Combo Controller
Replies: 4
Views: 3718

Re: Humidity / Temperature Combo Controller

taegutom: To directly answer your question, I believe that the inkbird IHC-200 controller turns on a humidifier when humidity drops below a set point, and turns on a dehumidifier when the humidity exceeds a set value above the set point. Now for my experience. I have a DIY humidity controller that ...