sneaky87 The ECA shell doesn’t melt out until the meat temp reaches a certain temperature.
The ice bathing will also keep the snack sticks from wrinkling.
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Snack Stick - Cure time w/ or w/o ECA and Cure tastesneaky87
Out of curiosity, why are you ice bathing snack sticks?
ECA is a preference according to your taste.
The acid also adds to shelf life/stability.