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














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John Huzsek (verified owner) –
great when making a test batch
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timothy otto (verified owner) –
I’ve only used the InstaCure once. My pastrami turned out a bit salt, but I let it cure for 72 hours so that’s my fault.
My frustration is that I couldn’t get the InstaCure delivered for less than $14 in shipping. I spent $4.73 for the InstaCure and over 3X that in shipping.
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Nina Green (verified owner) –
I love the price I will definitely Be buying the product for you again
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ronald stone (verified owner) –
Excellent products. Great service. Very happy.
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