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On 3/8/2016 1:28 PM, Ophelia wrote:
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> "The Cook" > wrote in message
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>> On Tue, 8 Mar 2016 11:06:34 -0000, "Ophelia" >
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>>> Has anyone made this from scratch? If so, please would you share a
>>> recipe.
>>> I have seen them on line but prefer a tried and tested.

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>> Check out Alton Brown's recipe. It doesn't look too spicy or hot.

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> Thanks very much, Susan. That is much appreciated! I will search for
> that
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> Ok I have found some of his but saltpetre is not available to us
> Something to do with gunpowder
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It may be available in diluted form in a premixed cure. Look for Morton
Tenderquick, or names like Instacure, Prauge Powder, Pink salt.