Pink Curing Salt

Pink curing salt is a special curing salt used for short-term meat curing. It is dyed pink to clearly distinguish it from regular salt and prevent accidental misuse. This is the most commonly used curing salt for home and commercial meat curing.

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🔹 What It’s Used For

✔ Bacon

✔ Ham

✔ Sausages

✔ Corned beef

✔ Pastrami

✔ Smoked and cured meats (short cures)

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🧪 Composition

• Salt

• Sodium nitrite (about 6.25%)

• Pink coloring (for safety, not flavor)

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🍖 Why Use Pink Curing Salt

• Prevents harmful bacteria, including botulism

• Preserves meat safely

• Gives cured meats their signature pink color

• Enhances flavor and shelf life

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⚠️ Important Safety Notes

❌ Not table salt

❌ Do not use as regular seasoning

❌ Use exact measurements only

Pink curing salt is only for short curing periods (days to weeks). For long dry curing, a different curing salt is required.

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📦 Storage

Keep sealed in a dry, cool place. Label clearly and keep away from children.