Description
Insta Cure™ #1 is a trusted pink curing salt used for meats that require cooking, brining, smoking, or canning. Also known as Prague Powder #1, this USDA-approved formula is essential for both home and professional meat processors. Each 1 lb. pack contains a blend of salt, 6.25% sodium nitrite, and an anti-caking agent, making it easy to apply evenly in your curing recipes.
Insta Cure #1, also known as Prague Powder #1, is commonly used to cure ham, bacon, corned beef, sausage, poultry, and fish, helping to reduce the growth of harmful bacteria, such as botulism. This pink curing salt #1 not only improves food safety but also enhances color, flavor, and shelf life. Whether you’re making smoked meats or canning cured products, Insta Cure #1 delivers consistent, reliable results for preserving and enhancing the flavor of meat.
- Use one level teaspoon Insta Cure 1 per 5 lbs. of ground meat
- One pound of Insta Cure pink curing salt #1 will process approximately 480 pounds of meat
For a basic bacon or ham brine (not including additional flavor ingredients), mix:
- 1 gal. water
- 4 oz. (½ cup) Insta Cure #1 pink curing salt
- 1 lb. 5 oz. (1¾ cup) salt
- 1 ½ oz. (2¼ Tbsp.) sugar














Fred R. Jaeger (verified owner) –
sausage maker has great products I buy this every time I make a order
Charles Bridge (verified owner) –
Not all places have the Insta Cure
Nathaniel Batiste (verified owner) –
This is a very good product, and it is easy to use/work with.
Clement Andrusiak (verified owner) –
Ok
Frank & Judy Autieri (verified owner) –
Very Pleased with my order.
ken (verified owner) –
first time using this product – feel better about chance that the meat will totally save to eat
Bruce Holt (verified owner) –
Ordered a 1lb package of instacure #1. Prompt delivery. Quality of product meets expectations. Great Price.
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Sorin Raduti (verified owner) –
I am using this product for years,works great every time
shannon Rammes (verified owner) –
pink
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