Brining the Turkey Breast
Another question....the recipe that I am going to use for brining says to brine the breast in a glass or plastic container. The only container I have this big is an aluminum stock pot. Is there anyth...
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Francesca Knowles wrote:robsouth wrote:tplife wrote:
A couple of days in a salt water (brine) solution is not going to do any harm to the pot or the food...Good grief! Who doesn't cook with salt???
He said "aluminum pot". Have you ever seen what salt water (or even salt air breeze" will do to the aluminum parts of a boat? Salt and aluminum do not get along.
No kidding...try leaving a brining solution in an aluminum container overnight and see for yourself!
Of course it's not the best option, but if it's the only option, brining in aluminum is safe. Stick a plastic bag inside it as a liner. The brine can affect the pot and the taste, but it won't make you sick. Unlike a boat, it's not going to be brining for a few years outdoors.
