Nitrites and curing salts question

[helidoc]

I'm about to try making some sausage for the first time. My question is what are the benefits of using curing salts or nitrites if it has to be frozen anyway? And if it is required to use them why aren't they included in the seasoning mixes?

[californiasmokin]

I can't answer your question but if you are in a thread and scroll down you will find more threads that are like the one you are in.
http://www.theqjoint.com/forum/showt...odium-Nitrites
That Is How I Found This

[helidoc]

Yeah I scrolled through every page of the sausage thread and even tried the search function and couldn't find too much talk about the subject that's why I asked the question. I was hoping someone who makes a lot of sausage could help answer the question.