Vacuum Pack Curing

[damienhogan]

Hi,

I am looking at curing some bacon this weekend and have recently purchased a vacuum packer. I remember seeing talk of curing meat within a vacuumed bag. Has anyone ever done this? If so what sort of results did it yield?

[wheels]

I often vac-pac my dry cured meats. It's a convenient method when fridge space is at a premium. I only do it with 'equilibrium cures' (i.e. the type of dry cures in the forum tutorial). It works fine for me.

I also cure some immersion or pumped cures in vac-bags, sealed but not under vacuum. Again for convenience in storage.

Phil

[damienhogan]

I often vac-pac my dry cured meats. It's a convenient method when fridge space is at a premium. I only do it with 'equilibrium cures' (i.e. the type of dry cures in the forum tutorial). It works fine for me.

I also cure some immersion or pumped cures in vac-bags, sealed but not under vacuum. Again for convenience in storage.

Phil

Great I shall be giving it a go.