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














Michael Dickinson (verified owner) –
Barrie (verified owner) –
Keeps the food safe and love the coloring.
Robin Dawe (verified owner) –
Patrick Schmaltz (verified owner) –
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Mayerling Romero (verified owner) –
Excellent
RICHARD Straub (verified owner) –
Makes turkey very moist and tender
William Ellis (verified owner) –
Good experience shipped quick
Astro (verified owner) –
Good value but I would have preferred a resealable bag or airtight container.
Matthew Buike (verified owner) –
arrived fast and as described.
Jaime Spaggiari (verified owner) –
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Dan Rice (verified owner) –
Great product at a good price
Dane Kujat (verified owner) –
using insta cure for making our sausage works great.
Chuck (verified owner) –
Great value and service
Dave (verified owner) –
I ordered the Insta Cure #1 in a 5 pound tub. It shipped the next day and I received it in great condition 2 days later. Great Service!! I have not had an opportunity to use the product yet, but look forward to getting into it soon.
David Williams (verified owner) –