The question I have is I get a great deal on eggs, from a local fish comp., but there processed in sodium nitraite, and they dont seem to work, any where as good as fresh ones do, Ive tried to recure them in pro cure and also borax. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get these to work better. thanks.

I have tried also with these type of eggs. I used to get a bunch from Mako fish processing in Tacaoma. But when they use the sodium nitrate you are out of luck. They will cure up ok, but they will not freeze. Find some different eggs.

Thanks Ive been thinking of the same thing

I haven't used these type eggs. It sounds like they probably have too much sodium nitrate in them. With that being the case, the last thing you should do is overchem them by adding sodium sulfite that is prevelant in OTC cures such as Pro-Cure. I suggest first cutting them into clusters. Then thoroughly rinse them in very cold distilled water (almost frozen water will close the egg sack pores so they won't milk out). Then after draining them soak them in red Pautzke's Nector, with a little sugar added, for an hour or so. This will give them a good red color while further diluting the nitrate chems, and the sugar will offset the bitter nitrate taste a bit. There will still be plenty of preservative and sodium scent left. Worth a try. - RT