10/15/2016 – Does this blend #134 include pink cure salt in the mix, or do we need to purchase some separately for ground/extruded venison jerky?

Response From Southern Indiana Butcher Supply: The cure is not included in the package. A one ounce packet of cure is available here: https://store.butchersupply.net/ac-leggs-quick-cure-1-pre-measured--1-oz-p127.aspx

4/5/2009 – Hi,
What is the 'pink cure'?
THanks

Response From Southern Indiana Butcher Supply: Pink Cure also known as Pink Salt, Prague Powder #1, Insta Cure, Quick Cure and several other names is used when smoking meats at low temperatures (less than 140 deg F) to prevent botulism poisoning. It is dyed pink for identification purposes and contains 6.25% sodium nitrite. It is the nitrite that, as it breaks down prevents the development of botulinal toxin (botulism), develops cured meat flavor and color, retards development of rancidity and off-odors and off-flavors during storage, inhibits development of warmed-over flavor, and preserves flavors of spices, smoke, etc.