--- product_id: 9998929 title: "Newly Weds Foods Speed Cure Also Known As Pink Salt / InstaCure / Prague Powder / DC Curing Salt / Sodium Nitrite, 4 oz" brand: "newly weds foods" price: "$17.43" currency: USD in_stock: false category: "Misc." url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/9998929-newly-weds-foods-speed-cure-also-known-as-pink-salt store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 4 oz bag, perfect portion control Cures 100 lbs of meat fast 6.25% sodium nitrite for safety Newly Weds Foods Speed Cure Also Known As Pink Salt / InstaCure / Prague Powder / DC Curing Salt / Sodium Nitrite, 4 oz **Brand:** newly weds foods **Price:** $17.43 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🧂 Cure like a pro, preserve like a boss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Newly Weds Foods Speed Cure Also Known As Pink Salt / InstaCure / Prague Powder / DC Curing Salt / Sodium Nitrite, 4 oz by newly weds foods - **How much does it cost?** $17.43 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/9998929-newly-weds-foods-speed-cure-also-known-as-pink-salt) ## Best For - newly weds foods enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted newly weds foods brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Safety First:** Contains 6.25% sodium nitrite to effectively inhibit botulism and harmful bacteria. - • **Versatile Use:** Ideal for cooked cured meats like bacon, ham, and smoked sausages—professional-grade results. - • **Easy to Measure:** Use 1 tsp per 5 lbs of meat for consistent, foolproof curing every time. - • **Vibrant Pink Hue:** Dyed pink to prevent mix-ups and ensure your cured meats get that signature color. - • **Precision Portioning:** One 4 oz bag cures up to 100 lbs of meat—no waste, no guesswork. ## Overview Newly Weds Foods Speed Cure (aka InstaCure #1 or Prague Powder #1) is a 4 oz curing salt blend with 6.25% sodium nitrite designed to safely preserve and color cooked cured meats. Perfectly portioned to cure up to 100 lbs of meat, it prevents botulism, enhances flavor, and delivers that iconic pink cured color. Dyed pink for safety, it’s the trusted choice for home and professional charcuterie enthusiasts. ## Description If you're interested in curing meat you are definitely reading recipes that call for things like sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate, Prague powder # 1 or #2, Insta Cure #1 or #2 or Speed Cure. Here, as follows, is a brief explanation of what each of these ingredients is and what each is used for. 1. The Speed Cure (on this page), Insta cure #1 and Prague powder #1 are the same. 2. Insta cure #2 and Prague powder #2 are the same. 3. Speed Cure, Insta cure #1 and Prague powder #1 contains 6.25% sodium nitrite and 93.75% salt. 4. Insta cure #2 and Prague powder #2 contains about 6.25% sodium nitrite and about 1% sodium nitrate and about 92.75% salt. What Are Both Cures Used For? These cures are used in meat preservation, often in the making of things like bacon, ham or sausages, or air dried products, like dried sausages. Cures are used to: Prevent the possibility of botulism in the meat To aid in preservation slightly To improve the flavor of the finished product To render the finished cooked product pink in color (If you don't use a cure, your bacon will be grey) What's Insta Cure #1 Used For? Speed Cure, Insta Cure #1 and Prague Powder #1 is used for any type of cured meat product that will require cooking, such as bacon, hams that are not air dried, smoked but not dried sausages etc. 2 tsps of insta cure #1 is enough to cure roughly 10 lbs of sausage or bacon. What's Insta Cure #2 Used For? Insta Cure #2 or Prague Powder #2 is used for meat products that will be air dried and not cooked, such as dried salamis, pepperonis etc., and some air dried hams. Why Are the Cures Dyed Pink? Cures are dyed pink so that you won't confuse them with table salt and use them in quantities that might put people in danger. Sodium Nitrite (Speed Cure) is used to inhibit the growth of botulism and other undesirable microorganisms. Cure is also a color fixative giving cooked meat a reddish color. ## Features - 4 oz. Bag. Also Known As: Prague Powder #1, Pink Salt, DQ Curing Salt, Curing Salt #1, Quick Cure, or Instacure #1. Used in making smoked sausage or jerky to reduce the risk of botulism and aid in the preservation of meat. Give the finished sausage a pink "cured" color. - ONE 4 oz. Bag cures 100 lbs. of meat. No reason to buy pounds of Speed Cure that will take years and years to use. Use 1 oz per 25 lb of product or 1 level teaspoon per 5 lb product. Do NOT overuse. Mix cure with cold water. - If you're interested in curing meat you are definitely reading recipes that call for things like sodium nitrite or sodium nitrate, or Prague powder # 1 or #2 or Insta cure 1 or #2 or Speed Cure. Find out below in the Product Description which Curing Salt you need! - The Speed Cure is dyed pink to prevent confusion with regular salt. As a nitrite is a powerful anti-bacterial, the industry always blends with salt to make it easier to measure out small quantities. Use 5 teaspoons per 25 pounds of meat. - Ingredients: Salt, Sodium Nitrite (6.25%), Dextrose, Red 3 (0.0018%) and less than 1% glycerine added to prevent caking. 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