Update on this one.
5 and a half weeks, 45% weight loss.
It tastes spectacular!!!... so happy. I would do this exact again bar using the correct amount of bessastart culture, instead of the X10 dose I gave it. I cant say if this has influenced the final taste but it is glorious.
To refresh you on the recipe,
0.25% cure2 and 2.75% sea salt
2 cloves garlic
20g dextrose
2 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon crushed dry chilli flakes
half cup red wine
10.7g of bessastart culture