Thank you all. That was only the 3rd batch I have done and it’s getting better than the last. Adding the cheese little more seasoning than called for and the flavor is booming. Don’t know how much it helps but I use beer instead of water also. My girl says it’s good so that’s plus because then she’s more inclined to me experimenting with different things and trying then. She’s only a little (a lot) picky. Lol Will be reading up and trying more new things when work allows me some time off.

@Joe-Hell that is where the hillbilly common sense comes into play !

@Parksider Can you give us your home bologna recipe? And how much tender quick you use vs how much sure cure? Because it is everyone’s belief here that tender quick(tq) is simply sure cure with more salt and some sugar. So, that shouldn’t change your process unless you are adding a lot more of the tq than the sure cure and the lack of salt from the tq is effecting your bind.