Turkey brine container?

todd · Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 2 Location: MN

I've been wanting to smoke up my first turkey that i have in my freezer, but don't know what to use to brine it in? The temps are getting warmer here in minnesota so i can't just throw it in a bucket and leave it outside. Anybody willing to give up some tips ? Thanks!

MGeslock · Posted: Mar 19 2011 Post subject:

I have used a cooler. In the summer, I throw some ice in there to keep temps in the safe zone.

todd · Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 2 Location: MN

That makes sense! Thank you. I might have to line the inside of mine with a garbage bag, though.

MGeslock · Posted: Mar 19 2011 Post subject:

I was it out with bleach before I get started. The bag is a good idea.

Soapm · Posted: Mar 19 2011 Post subject:

I put the bird and brine in a oven roasting bag then throw that in the cooler with ice. Seems to work fairly well...

smitty81 · Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 24

I use a 5 gallon bucket with a lid. works great

animal · BBQ Pro Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 935 Location: Wisconsin

I go to the grocery store and to the bakery and ask for a empty 5 gal frosting pail, food safe and free. Watch out for garbage bags, some are scented and others have chemicals added. Oven bag sounds like a great idea for putting in a bag.
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Tom C · Posted: Nov 20 2011 Post subject:

We get large ziplock bags that the bird and the brine fits in. we double them up and place it all in an ice chest. Works great. Good luck!
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SmokeIT! · Joined: 14 Jul 2009 Posts: 7

I will be smoking my first turkey this Thanksgiving and wanted to know if there are proven brinning solutions and smoking techniques (temp, wood and timing).

Thanks in advance for the suggestions.

NAVET · Posted: Nov 21 2011 Post subject:

For brining turkey I use a 5.5 gallon homebrew bucket. The one I use has a spicket in the bottom which makes it easier to drain the brine.
I bought the bucket from a local homebrew store and it came with a lid. Down side is you need a large refrigerator spot for it. Luckily I have a second refrigerator that allows for it.
For chickens I use a 2.5 gallon frosting bucket I got for $1 from a local donut shop.
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SauceBoss · Posted: Nov 22 2011 Post subject:

My father and I got a 5 gal bucket, cleansed it with food safe cleanser I user to clean my homebrew stuff, covered the turkey with brine and threw in some ice in bags. It worked perfectly.
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Cat797 · Posted: Nov 12 2012 Post subject:

I use one of those orange 5 gallon water coolers like you see on a job site.

Insert the turkey into the brine and weight it down with either a bag of ice or a plate or something. I have found though to be careful with how much ice you use as I have actually re-frozen a turkey doing this......

Good luck!
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GeorgeH · Posted: Nov 13 2012 Post subject:

Pappy · Posted: Nov 13 2012 Post subject:

You could use a turkey oven bag. They are on sale right now. I also use them for putting on rubs. Put the butts in the bag, add the rub, refridgerate over night. 1 bag will hold 2 butts. It's food safe and strong. Should work for a turkey.
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BlkZrx · Newbie Joined: 11 Aug 2012 Posts: 35 Location: NE IN

A 10 lb. turkey will fit just fine in a 2 gallon ziplock freezer bag. I mix up a gallon of brine and just plop it in a baking dish and put it in the fridge for overnight..
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capitalism · Posted: Mar 05 2013 Post subject:

http://www.ziploc.com/Products/Pages/BigBags.aspx?SizeName=XL

This in a empty box from a case of beer fits really well in the fridge.

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