--- product_id: 6816769 title: "Insta Cure #1, 4 Oz Pink Curing Salt, Prague Powder, Quick Cure For Meat, Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Made In USA - The Sausage Maker®" brand: "the sausage maker" price: "€ 1.48" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6816769-insta-cure-1-4-oz-pink-curing-salt-prague-powder store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Quick curing action Preserves vibrant meat color Limits bacterial growth Insta Cure #1, 4 Oz Pink Curing Salt, Prague Powder, Quick Cure For Meat, Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Made In USA - The Sausage Maker® **Brand:** the sausage maker **Price:** € 1.48 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🥩 Cure like a pro, savor like a king! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Insta Cure #1, 4 Oz Pink Curing Salt, Prague Powder, Quick Cure For Meat, Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Made In USA - The Sausage Maker® by the sausage maker - **How much does it cost?** € 1.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6816769-insta-cure-1-4-oz-pink-curing-salt-prague-powder) ## Best For - the sausage maker enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted the sausage maker brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fast-Track Flavor & Safety:** Cures up to 5 lbs. of meat per teaspoon for speedy, safe results - • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Perfect for smoking, brining, cooking, and canning all your favorite meats - • **Vibrant, Authentic Appearance:** Keeps your meats looking as good as they taste with a trusted pink tint - • **Made in the USA, Trusted Worldwide:** Crafted by The Sausage Maker® with strict quality controls - • **Precision-Formulated for Professionals:** Contains 6.25% sodium nitrite for industry-standard curing reliability ## Overview Insta Cure #1 is a premium 4 oz pink curing salt (Prague Powder #1) designed for quick, safe curing of meats, fish, and poultry. Made in the USA by The Sausage Maker®, it contains 93.75% table salt and 6.25% sodium nitrite, ensuring vibrant color preservation, enhanced flavor, and bacterial growth inhibition. Ideal for home cooks and professionals aiming for authentic, flavorful cured meats with easy-to-follow dosing guidelines. ## Description The Sausage Maker Empowering meat enthusiasts with premium tools and ingredients for crafting delicious, high-quality cured and smoked meats. The Sausage Maker is the ultimate resource for folks who embrace age old traditions of home food preparation with a variety of casings, seasonings and equipment. Founded in 1972 as a mail-order company, our offerings have continued to expand over the years. We now carry a variety of products, many of which are manufactured at our plant in Buffalo, New York, USA. The rest are thoughtfully sourced from across the U.S.A. and around the world. The Sausage Maker is the ultimate resource for folks who embrace age old traditions of home food preparation with a variety of casings, seasonings and equipment. Founded in 1972 as a mail-order company, our offerings have continued to expand over the years. We now carry a variety of products, many of which are manufactured at our plant in Buffalo, New York, USA. The rest are thoughtfully sourced from across the U.S.A. and around the world. Premium Sausage Casing Visit the Store Premium Sausage Casing Visit the Store Meat Preserving & Processing Visit the Store Meat Preserving & Processing High Temp Cheese Visit the Store High Temp Cheese The Sausage Maker Visit the Store Review: Perfect Cure Every Time – A Must-Have for Home Curing! - I’ve been using Insta Cure #1 from The Sausage Maker® for the past few months, and it’s been a total game-changer for my home meat-curing projects. Whether I'm making homemade bacon, ham, or dry-cured sausages, this curing salt delivers consistent, reliable results every single time. The 8 oz size is ideal for hobbyists like me—it lasts a good while without taking up too much space. I really appreciate that it’s made in the USA and clearly labeled, so I know exactly what I’m using and how much to use (the included instructions are super helpful for beginners too). The bright pink color is perfect—it ensures there's no confusion with regular salt, which is a huge safety plus when working with curing agents. Everything I’ve cured with this has come out flavorful, safe, and just how I wanted it. If you’re serious about making your own cured meats at home, this is an essential pantry item. Can’t recommend it enough! Review: Great product - Item was exactly as described by the seller. Shipped fast and arrived in perfect condition. ## Features - PREMIUM CURING AGENT FOR COOKED MEATS: Known as Prague Powder #1, Tinted Cure, or Quick Cure Salt, Insta Cure #1 is a must-have for home cooks and professionals alike. Ideal for meats, fish, and poultry, it simplifies curing for recipes requiring cooking, brining (wet curing), smoking, or canning before consumption. - ENHANCES FLAVOR & PRESERVES COLOR: Achieve rich, complex flavors and vibrant colors in cured meats. This trusted formula works perfectly for various products, including jerky, ham, bacon, brisket, sausage, snack sticks, corned beef, pâtés, pastrami, luncheon meats, meatloaf, poultry, fish, and more. - LIMITS BACTERIAL GROWTH FOR SAFER MEAT: Protect your meats with confidence. Curing with Insta Cure #1 helps reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses commonly associated with air pockets in meat mixtures. Ideal for low-and-slow smoked or cooked meats with a curing time of up to 30 days. - EASY-TO-FOLLOW CURING GUIDE: For ground meats, use 1 level teaspoon per 5 lbs. of meat—20 teaspoons equals 4 oz. To prepare a brine (marinade), dissolve 3 oz. of Insta Cure #1 in 1 gallon of water. With 1 lb. of Insta Cure #1, you can cure approximately 480 lbs. of meat. - TRUSTED CURING FORMULA MADE IN THE USA: The Sausage Maker Inc.'s Insta Cure #1 contains 93.75% table salt and 6.25% sodium nitrite, meeting strict industry standards. The formula is dyed pink to distinguish it from regular salt and ensure safe usage. Always follow recommended guidelines and keep children out of reach. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00HEQGMSW | | Best Sellers Rank | #57,025 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #678 in Meat Seasonings | | Brand | The Sausage Maker | | Brand Name | The Sausage Maker | | Container Type | Bag | | Cuisine | Multiple cuisines | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,312 Reviews | | Flavor | Insta Cure #1 | | Item Form | Powder | | Item Package Weight | 0.12 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 4 Ounces | | Manufacturer | The Sausage Maker | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Part Number | 10104 | | Size | 4 Ounce (Pack of 1) | | Specialty | Smoked | | Unit Count | 4 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** The Sausage Maker - **Item Form:** Powder - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Specialty:** Smoked - **Unit Count:** 4 Ounce ## Images ![Insta Cure #1, 4 Oz Pink Curing Salt, Prague Powder, Quick Cure For Meat, Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Made In USA - The Sausage Maker® - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611rh9+JK0L.jpg) ![Insta Cure #1, 4 Oz Pink Curing Salt, Prague Powder, Quick Cure For Meat, Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Made In USA - The Sausage Maker® - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81XBwv2y13L.jpg) ![Insta Cure #1, 4 Oz Pink Curing Salt, Prague Powder, Quick Cure For Meat, Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Made In USA - The Sausage Maker® - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hsnf+rztL.jpg) ![Insta Cure #1, 4 Oz Pink Curing Salt, Prague Powder, Quick Cure For Meat, Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Made In USA - The Sausage Maker® - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61NnrV8+6VL.jpg) ![Insta Cure #1, 4 Oz Pink Curing Salt, Prague Powder, Quick Cure For Meat, Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Made In USA - The Sausage Maker® - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-EYg5d61L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: So is this from mix to smoker or does it still require 12 hours in the cooler first?** A: I guess it depends on your curing period. I have used in a meatloaf that went right into the smoker without any curing time and it worked just fine. But my pastrami uses a 5 day curing and the insta-cure works well there too. **Q: does it contain propylene glycol ?** A: Prague powder consists of 93.75% table salt and 6.25% sodium nitrite aid it does not contain propylene glycol **Q: Gonna do a boneless pork roast 4.5 lbs how much cure is required! I heard 1 tsp per lb..** A: If you use 1 tsp per pound make sure your life insurance is paid up because your dead. It's 1 tsp per 5 pounds. What are you making Canadian Bacon are you doing a dry cure or a wet cure?? My advice is do a bunch of research before you try> Here is a Calculator for cured meat: http://www.localfoodheroes.co.uk/?p=cured-meat-calculators **Q: What kind of packaging does this come in?** A: It comes in a sealed plastic bag ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Cure Every Time – A Must-Have for Home Curing! *by G***G on July 3, 2025* I’ve been using Insta Cure #1 from The Sausage Maker® for the past few months, and it’s been a total game-changer for my home meat-curing projects. Whether I'm making homemade bacon, ham, or dry-cured sausages, this curing salt delivers consistent, reliable results every single time. The 8 oz size is ideal for hobbyists like me—it lasts a good while without taking up too much space. I really appreciate that it’s made in the USA and clearly labeled, so I know exactly what I’m using and how much to use (the included instructions are super helpful for beginners too). The bright pink color is perfect—it ensures there's no confusion with regular salt, which is a huge safety plus when working with curing agents. Everything I’ve cured with this has come out flavorful, safe, and just how I wanted it. If you’re serious about making your own cured meats at home, this is an essential pantry item. Can’t recommend it enough! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by A***R on April 22, 2026* Item was exactly as described by the seller. Shipped fast and arrived in perfect condition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great, well worth the price *by J***. on December 12, 2022* I love corned beef, but it is getting way to expensive. I decided to look-up how it is made and it seemed like it would not be that hard. I decided on a recipe after watching a lot of videos and reading lots of recipes, most called for curing salt. The results were way beyond my expectations. This was the most beautiful, corned beef I have had since I was a child, and I am now 71. My daughter came over for some Rueben Sandwiches one night and didn't say much but a couple of days later she wanted to know if I had made the corned beef as I had been talking about doing so for awhile. She said it was the best she had ever had (she grew up on corned beef) She told her husband about it and now they are going to be making their own also. I told her I felt the curing salt and brining time made the difference from the corned beef that I purchased for $15/lb, ready to cook and this corned beef that I added my own spices and curing salt with beef that cost $3.89 a pound. I will always make my own from now on. It seems a little pricey, but you use very little. We are now going to try making Pastrami, Kielbasa, bacon and smoked German sausage like my father -in-law used to make that we cannot buy in our area of the country and the last time we were in Chicago cost us $22 a pound. ## Frequently Bought Together - Insta Cure #1, 4 Oz Pink Curing Salt, Prague Powder, Quick Cure For Meat, Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Made In USA - The Sausage Maker® - The Sausage Maker® Natural Hog Sausage Casings 32-38mm, Edible Casing For Sausage Making, Stuff Over 25 Lbs Meat, Breakfast, Italian, Polish, Bratwurst, Hot Dog, Pork Links, 1.2-1.5" Dia, Home Pack-1 - The Sausage Maker® High Temp Swiss Cheese 1 Lb Hi-Temp Cheese For Sausage Making, 1/4" Diced Cube, 400° Temperature High Heat Cheese For Grilling, Salami, Snack Sticks, Summer Sausage --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6816769-insta-cure-1-4-oz-pink-curing-salt-prague-powder](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6816769-insta-cure-1-4-oz-pink-curing-salt-prague-powder) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*