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Proper meat curing requires a curing salt formulated for the specific curing process and careful, accurate measurement. The Spice Lab Curing Salt (Prague Powder #1), also known as Insta Cure #1 or Pink Curing Salt #1, contains 6.25% sodium nitrite and 93.75% table salt for meats that require short cures and will be cooked and eaten relatively quickly.
Prague Powder #1 helps provide the characteristic flavor and color associated with cured meats. Available in 1 pound and 2 pound sizes, it is suited to frequent curing applications in home kitchens as well as BBQ restaurants, smokehouses, caterers and other foodservice operations, provided proper food safety procedures and precise measurements are followed.
Why You'll Love It- Prague Powder #1 Formula: Contains 6.25% sodium nitrite and 93.75% table salt.
- Also Known As Insta Cure #1: A commonly used curing salt for short-cure applications.
- Made for Short Cures: Recommended for meats that will be cooked and eaten relatively quickly after curing.
- Classic Cured-Meat Results: Sodium nitrite provides the characteristic flavor and color associated with curing.
- Bulk Sizes: Available in 1 pound and 2 pound packages for frequent home or commercial use.
- Meats requiring short curing periods
- Cured meats that will subsequently be cooked
- Home meat-curing projects that specifically call for Prague Powder #1
- BBQ restaurant and smokehouse recipes formulated for Prague Powder #1
- Foodservice meat-curing applications using established food safety procedures
| Size | SKU | Best For |
| 1 Pound | 4178-1Lb-Bag | Frequent home curing, BBQ vendors and smaller foodservice operations |
| 2 Pound | 4178-2Lb-Bag | Restaurants, smokehouses, caterers and higher-volume foodservice use |
| Product | Curing Salt (Prague Powder #1) |
| Also Known As | Insta Cure #1, Pink Curing Salt #1 |
| Sodium Nitrite | 6.25% |
| Table Salt | 93.75% |
| Recommended Application | Short-cure meats that will be cooked and eaten relatively quickly |
| Available Sizes | 1 lb and 2 lb |
Prague Powder #1 is intended for meat-curing applications that specifically call for this type of curing salt. Unlike ordinary table salt, this curing mixture contains sodium nitrite, so it must be measured accurately and used according to an appropriate curing recipe and established food safety procedures.
The supplied usage guidance calls for only 1 teaspoon to cure 5 pounds of meat. Because curing formulations can be safety-critical, do not substitute measurements or estimate quantities by eye.
Bulk Curing Salt for BBQ Restaurants and FoodserviceWith both 1 pound and 2 pound sizes available, Prague Powder #1 can support BBQ restaurants, smokehouses, caterers, food trucks and other small commercial food operations that regularly prepare recipes requiring curing salt. The larger formats provide a practical bulk foodservice option for kitchens with established curing procedures and accurate measuring practices.
Commercial operators should follow the applicable food safety requirements for their recipes and operation. Prague Powder #1 should only be used in formulations specifically designed for this type of curing salt.
Important Curing Salt Safety InformationUse with extreme care. Curing salt is not ordinary seasoning salt and should not be sprinkled onto food to taste. Follow proper food safety guidelines and use the correct measurement of Prague Powder #1 when curing meat.
- Measure curing salt accurately.
- The supplied usage guidance is 1 teaspoon for 5 pounds of meat.
- Mix the cure with water as directed by the curing method being followed.
- Use only the amount required by the curing recipe.
- Do not use Prague Powder #1 as a substitute for ordinary table or finishing salt.
- Consuming excessive curing salt can cause illness.
- Home cooks following established short-cure meat recipes
- BBQ restaurants with properly controlled meat-curing programs
- Smokehouses preparing short-cured meats
- Caterers and commercial kitchens using recipes formulated for Prague Powder #1
- Food trucks and BBQ vendors with appropriate food safety procedures
- Experienced meat-curing enthusiasts who measure curing ingredients accurately
- Use Prague Powder #1 only when the recipe specifically calls for Prague Powder #1, Insta Cure #1 or Pink Curing Salt #1.
- Measure accurately rather than estimating the quantity.
- Keep curing salt clearly identified so it is not confused with ordinary salt.
- Follow established food safety procedures throughout the curing and cooking process.
- For commercial foodservice applications, follow the food safety requirements applicable to your operation.
What is Prague Powder #1?
Prague Powder #1 is a curing salt containing 6.25% sodium nitrite and 93.75% table salt. It is commonly used for meats requiring relatively short cures before being cooked and eaten.
Is Prague Powder #1 the same as Insta Cure #1?
Yes. The supplied product information identifies Prague Powder #1 as also being called Insta Cure #1 or Pink Curing Salt #1.
How much Prague Powder #1 should I use?
The supplied usage guidance states that 1 teaspoon is needed to cure 5 pounds of meat. Because curing salt requires precise measurement, follow an established curing recipe and proper food safety guidelines rather than estimating quantities.
Can I use Prague Powder #1 like regular salt?
No. Prague Powder #1 contains sodium nitrite and is specifically intended for meat curing. It should not be used as ordinary seasoning or finishing salt.
What type of curing is Prague Powder #1 recommended for?
It is recommended for meats that require short cures and will be cooked and eaten relatively quickly.
Why is sodium nitrite used in curing salt?
According to the supplied product information, sodium nitrite provides the characteristic flavor and color associated with curing.
Is this curing salt available in bulk foodservice sizes?
Yes. It is available in 1 pound and 2 pound sizes, making it suitable for frequent use by properly equipped BBQ restaurants, smokehouses, caterers and other foodservice kitchens.
What sizes are available?
Choose from a 1 Pound package, SKU 4178-1Lb-Bag, or a 2 Pound package, SKU 4178-2Lb-Bag.
Ingredients
Ingredients: 93.75% Table Salt, 6.25% Sodium Nitrite.
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