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todd

Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 2 Location: MN
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Posted: Sat Mar 19 11 2:41 am Post subject: Turkey brine container? |
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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! |
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MGeslock BBQ Fan

Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 332 Location: Fredericksburg, VA
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Posted: Sat Mar 19 11 5:45 am Post subject: |
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I have used a cooler. In the summer, I throw some ice in there to keep temps in the safe zone. |
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todd

Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 2 Location: MN
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Posted: Sat Mar 19 11 7:06 am Post subject: |
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That makes sense! Thank you. I might have to line the inside of mine with a garbage bag, though. |
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MGeslock BBQ Fan

Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 332 Location: Fredericksburg, VA
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Posted: Sat Mar 19 11 7:14 am Post subject: |
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I was it out with bleach before I get started. The bag is a good idea. |
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Soapm BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 06 Aug 2010 Posts: 2087 Location: Mile High City
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Posted: Sat Mar 19 11 9:22 am Post subject: |
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I put the bird and brine in a oven roasting bag then throw that in the cooler with ice. Seems to work fairly well... |
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smitty81
Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 24
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Posted: Sat Nov 19 11 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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I use a 5 gallon bucket with a lid. works great |
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animal BBQ Pro
Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 935 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Sun Nov 20 11 2:19 am Post subject: |
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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. _________________ New Braunfels Offset
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Tom C BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 1851 Location: N. California
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Posted: Sun Nov 20 11 5:10 am Post subject: |
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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! _________________ Homemade offset smoker 24"x48"
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SmokeIT!
Joined: 14 Jul 2009 Posts: 7
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Posted: Mon Nov 21 11 3:27 am Post subject: |
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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. |
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NAVET BBQ Fan

Joined: 20 Aug 2010 Posts: 241 Location: Vienna, Mo
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Posted: Mon Nov 21 11 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ AD1 (AW) Ret
Competitive BBQ; The only sport where a fat, bald man can be looked upon as a hero. |
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SauceBoss BBQ Fan

Joined: 27 Dec 2005 Posts: 144 Location: Orlando, FL
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Posted: Tue Nov 22 11 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ Love the Sauce and Hail to the Redskins!  |
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Cat797 BBQ Pro

Joined: 18 Feb 2010 Posts: 717 Location: El Paso, IL
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Posted: Mon Nov 12 12 10:03 am Post subject: |
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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! _________________ Insulated Offset RF:
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GeorgeH BBQ Super Fan
Joined: 30 Aug 2009 Posts: 445 Location: Arkansas, between Little Rock and Fort Smith
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Posted: Tue Nov 13 12 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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todd wrote: | That makes sense! Thank you. I might have to line the inside of mine with a garbage bag, though. |
Don't use a garbage bag. It is not food safe. Some companies even add chemicals to keep stuff from growing on them.
George |
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Pappy BBQ Fan

Joined: 29 Mar 2011 Posts: 131 Location: Granite City, Illinois (Near St. Louis)
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Posted: Tue Nov 13 12 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ 22.5 WSM, 120 Gallon Offset, Weber Performer, IQ-110, ET-732 |
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BlkZrx Newbie
Joined: 11 Aug 2012 Posts: 35 Location: NE IN
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Posted: Mon Mar 04 13 7:39 am Post subject: |
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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.. _________________ UDS
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capitalism BBQ Fan

Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Posts: 168 Location: Huntsville
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