What is tender quick?

Tender Quick is a brand of curing salt used for preserving meats. It is a blend of salt, sugar, sodium nitrate, and sodium nitrite, which work together to prevent bacterial growth and maintain the color and texture of the meat. It is typically used for curing smaller cuts of meat, such as bacon, ham, and jerky, and requires less time than traditional curing methods. Tender Quick is available for purchase in most grocery stores and can be used at home for curing meats.