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Smoke Cure Calculator

Calculate cure time, brine volume, and salt amounts for smoking and curing meat.

Inputs

lbs
°F

Results

Cure Time

168 hours

Brine Needed

1 gallons

Cure Time7 days
Salt Needed0.7 lbs
Curing Salt (#1)1 tsp
Estimated Smoke Time6 hours
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the meat weight and select the cut type (bacon, ham, fish, poultry, etc.).
  2. Set your target smoking temperature.
  3. The calculator shows wet cure time in hours and days, brine volume, salt and curing salt amounts, and estimated smoking time.
  4. Cure the meat for the full displayed time before smoking to ensure food safety and flavor development.
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