Keith, I just want to get this one fact correct. You don't drain the juices off because it hardens the eggs, but you let it sit for 3-5 days? How do you know when the eggs are completed? By checking firmness or color?

As of right now the eggs are still dark. Is this true with all eggs? Will they lighten up in color? With the extra juices I had I placed a half-dozen sand shrimp in. How long so I let those sit in the cure?

Matt