FCC/USP Food Grade Potassium Nitrate - KNO3 (Saltpetre) Amount:16 oz. (1.00 lb)

FCC/USP Food Grade Potassium Nitrate - KNO3 (Saltpetre) Amount:16 oz. (1.00 lb)This is 99. 99% pure, food grade potassium nitrate, also known around the world as saltpetre or saltpeter. Although modern refining allows us to produce a highly purified potassium nitrate today, saltpetre has been used for centuries in traditional meat curing. In early curing recipes, it was sometimes associated with naturally occurring contaminated salt, since nitrate rich mineral deposits were commonly found in caves and other natural environments.

it ferments faster and fits more of a U

and modified-atmosphere meat environments

and general-purpose links—big enough to feel substantial

not like the Hot Links

These are natural sheep casings that are generally used by some for hot dogs

Basic prep (quick guide)

Pre-cut to 18 inches for uniform rings

2477 lb powder added to the brine

They’re also excellent for wrapping products headed for cooking or smoking—as the product heats

Produces lactic acid during fermentation

At the bottom

86% of the green weight of the meat block used