@mouljb Yes, you can absolutely proceed without the Sure Gel, the sure gell helps with protein extraction and consistency but it is not necessary. As for the Cure Excellerator no, it is not the same as sure cure, though the two are connected. Cure Excellerator speeds the cure so that it will work right away and eliminates the need to hold the product for 12 hours so you can go right from stuffing to smoking!

@mouljb You can either inject or soak and submerge in a brine solution. You do not want or need to do both; just do whichever method is most convenient for you. Let us know if we can help clarify anything else!