Went to the store to find Morton's Tender Quick and only found Morton's Sugar Cure. Their web site says they are interchangeable. Has any of the forum had any experience using the Sugar Cure?
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Hey Cajun,
I saw that recently too. I have no idea what it is or what it does. Let's be quiet though ... Smokin' may not like it if there is a powdered version of his "Honey Brine" out there!! LOL.
I saw that recently too. I have no idea what it is or what it does. Let's be quiet though ... Smokin' may not like it if there is a powdered version of his "Honey Brine" out there!! LOL.
Just got a reply from Mortons that "Mortons Sugar Cure (Plain) is interchangeable with Tender Quick on a 1 to 1 basis and that the Sugar Cure (Smoke) is just used for Ham and Bacon.
Just got back from supermarket and noticed that Tender Quick was being discontinued. Asked mgr why and was told that Morton quit making it. This is not always the case...often they say that for lack of energy to look it up. Just thought we'd mention what we saw.
Regards, Mike
Regards, Mike
Hey, Smokin' will what????
I'm open to any improvements suggestions and other comments.
All I've heard is what Morton told you that the Sugar is for the Ham/Bacon. My question, not having used it for anything other than that, does it impart any flavorings (the Sugar part???). I don't know. You can probably use it, and if it's for my Honey Brine, you might cut a "little" of the honey or not. If you like sweet stuff, I say try it and let us know.
If you can't find Tender Quick, try another store, it's pretty common stuff. You can also find Prague Power #1. I know the Wally World's Super Wal-Mart carry the product -- usually.
I'm open to any improvements suggestions and other comments.
All I've heard is what Morton told you that the Sugar is for the Ham/Bacon. My question, not having used it for anything other than that, does it impart any flavorings (the Sugar part???). I don't know. You can probably use it, and if it's for my Honey Brine, you might cut a "little" of the honey or not. If you like sweet stuff, I say try it and let us know.
If you can't find Tender Quick, try another store, it's pretty common stuff. You can also find Prague Power #1. I know the Wally World's Super Wal-Mart carry the product -- usually.
I've used both to cure bacon and found little difference, except for sweetness in the sugar cure.
I make my own cures. Cheaper and I know what's in `em. You can buy sodium nitrite/nitrate and saltpeter at any drug store. Ask the pharmacist. Also, those chemicals are banned in some countires and they use Absorbic Acid...Vitamin C, to cure the product. 
Does anyone know where the Morton products discussed can be purchased in the central Calif. area? Have searched the Bakersfield area to no avail!
Can't answer your question and hopefully someone from CA will jump in.
Try the larger grocery stores. You'll find it, usually in the salt area, sometimes hidden in the canning area. Check with any butchers who make their own sausage or corned beef/pastrami and find out where.
And if Andi tells you how to make your own
then you'll just have to find the ingredients.
Good Hunting.
Try the larger grocery stores. You'll find it, usually in the salt area, sometimes hidden in the canning area. Check with any butchers who make their own sausage or corned beef/pastrami and find out where.
And if Andi tells you how to make your own
then you'll just have to find the ingredients.Good Hunting.
Black Dog (Latin??? On a BBQ forum??? OMG!!!)
If you can't find TenderQuick locally, you can order it from:
The Cumberland General Store
It's a little pricey, but it's consistently available.
Butcher and Packer Supply Company also carries it.
Butcher and Packer Supply
If you're considering ordering the Sugar Cure from B&P, be aware that they only carry the smoke flavored variety which is not clear on their page. That variety is not recommended as a general brine/cure, but is for bacon and hams.
Hope this helps.
If you can't find TenderQuick locally, you can order it from:
The Cumberland General Store
It's a little pricey, but it's consistently available.
Butcher and Packer Supply Company also carries it.
Butcher and Packer Supply
If you're considering ordering the Sugar Cure from B&P, be aware that they only carry the smoke flavored variety which is not clear on their page. That variety is not recommended as a general brine/cure, but is for bacon and hams.
Hope this helps.
Thanks COG. I'll try 'em.(BTW, caninus blackus comes from my black lab, Fred, who's my best friend and likes Q leftovers!