Curing Agent | N/ A

Tender Quick

N/A Allergen-Free
Tender Quick

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine American
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Salt, Sugar, Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Nitrate

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Definition

A pre-mixed curing salt containing salt, sugar, sodium nitrite, and sodium nitrate, used for short-term curing of meats and poultry.

Sensory Profile

TasteSalty, Slightly Sweet, Mineral
TextureFine Granular
AromaMild, Saline
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per N/A (Used as per recipe)
Calories20 kcal
Total Fat0g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein0g
Total Carbohydrate2g
Dietary Fiber0g
Total Sugars2g
Calcium0mg
Iron0mg
Potassium0mg

Chef’s Secret

Always follow precise measurements specified in curing recipes. Overuse of curing salts can be dangerous due to nitrite toxicity.

Substitutions

Best Match

Prague Powder #1

1:1 (with added sugar)

Direct substitute for curing properties, but requires adding sugar.

Sea Salt (for brining)

Varies by recipe

Only for brining/flavor, lacks curing nitrites/nitrates for preservation.

Kosher Salt (for brining)

Varies by recipe

Similar to sea salt, good for non-cured brining applications.

Buying Guide

Purchase from reputable sources. Ensure packaging is sealed. Store in a cool, dry place away from food.

Flavor Pairings

Pork belly bacon ham corned beef jerky.