Curing, Brining, and Smoking

List one main difference between a cure and a brine. 

a brine is a saltwater solution a cure has nitrates or nirities

Botulism thrives in what 3 conditions? 

low/no oxygen, low acidity, and warm temperature

What is the pellicle? 

a thin tacky, shiny film that forms on the surface of meats after curing or being air dried

Which of the following may be necessary to help prevent botulism for products you will be smoking?

Nitrites

List the five steps for a product you will be curing/brining and smoking. 

prepare cure/brine, cure it, flipping it, rinse and dry cure the following day, let air dry to form pellicle, then smoke