Prague Powder #1 should always be used in very small amounts. Using it like regular salt can be dangerous and cause illness. For a 5-pound piece of meat, use only 1 teaspoon of Prague Powder #1.

Do it yourself cured salmon. Gravlax , as cured salmon is known by its Nordic name, generally is made by dry-curing fillets of salmon in a blend of sugar, kosher salt, fresh dill and a variety of ...