Sure cure in brats by mistake

[Jesser]

Quick question, while making both smoked hot links and Jerry’s brats I mistakenly added sure cure to both. I know I don’t need in brats but is there any down side if the brats has sure cure in them?
Please reply thanks

[alanburkholder]

Should not be an issue if the proper amount of pink salt was used for the weight of meat.

[Jesser]

Thanks the proper amount used 1 teaspoon for 5 lbs of meat.

[Dr_Pain]

Definitely not an issue but you do need to let the cure work overnight. The meat will transform a bit due to the curing but will be edible and safe. The only issue may be in the amount of salt since the cure is salt.

[Jesser]

Dr_Pain thanks for the reply

[twilliams]

Jesser
Since you are considering them fresh brats its ok they will be fast cooked, if you were gonna smoke them then you would have to let them sit in the fridge overnight or 12 hours for the cure to work. without the use of some sort of excellerator. Like above mentioned they will have a brownish color not the nice typical color of a fresh brat. They may also have a bit more salt flavor but i dont think it will be over powering.

[bocephus]

Jesser Shouldn’t be a problem, possibly saltier.

[Jesser]

twilliams thank you for the great info

[Jesser]

bocephus thanks for the reply