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Are there any tricks, ideas, recipies, etc., in the use of Prague Powder for the preparation of sausage, salami, jerky and other meats? I have used Morton products until this time (Tender Quick & Sugar Cure) and was thinking about trying out Prague Powder instead. From what I have read so far it seems as if the Prague Powder might give you a little more control over results, and you have a better idea on just what you are adding to your meats, but is that worth the effort?
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What Prague powder does is skip the nitate to nitrite conversion. By using nitrites alone it is a very potent curing agent. IMHO, it's somewhat dangerous for the home processor to use. It would be very easy to use too much.
On the other hand, the Morton products have a built in safety mechanism. If you use too much your product will be too salty to eat.

Joe Ames
Most sausage recipes call for more salt than what Morton reccomends of TQ per pound of ground meat so I add whatever amount makes up the difference in kosher salt.
If you need to adjust salt content in the recipe, adjust the amount of kosher (or whatever salt you may use)and leave the TQ where Morton suggests. That way you will be sure to have the proper amount of cure.
Anyways this is what I do, and I havent put anyone in the hospital........yet.

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