Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 12:51
Rick-
If you plug the info into the cure calculator (the easiest way) you will get 184 ppm
http://www.meatsandsausages.com/sausage ... calculator
While 1 tsp of cure #1 does in fact weigh approx 6 grams Gram scales are a lot more accurate, and inexpensive.
1 tsp. of cure #1 in 5 lb meat would give you approx 165 ppm
If you plug the info into the cure calculator (the easiest way) you will get 184 ppm
http://www.meatsandsausages.com/sausage ... calculator
While 1 tsp of cure #1 does in fact weigh approx 6 grams Gram scales are a lot more accurate, and inexpensive.
1 tsp. of cure #1 in 5 lb meat would give you approx 165 ppm