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SETenn
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Nov 26, 2013

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 anything wrong with brining it in the this pot?

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  • robsouth's avatar
    robsouth
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    Nov 27, 2013
    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.
  • Super_Dave's avatar
    Super_Dave
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    Nov 26, 2013
    Turbo Diesel Dude wrote:
    We always use a cooler

    X1
    Got a cooler that is a nice fit, reduces the amount of brine required and allows for some ice to keep the turkey cool. And it washes up easily.

    P.S. - refrigerator space is at a premium so cooler frees up valuable space.
  • tplife's avatar
    tplife
    Explorer
    Nov 26, 2013
    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???
  • nelson's avatar
    nelson
    Explorer
    Nov 26, 2013
    5 gal bucket or cooler works good but I prefer the bucket
  • old_guy's avatar
    old_guy
    Explorer
    Nov 26, 2013
    you can use a 5 gallon plastic bucket they sell them at ace or home depot
  • Hiking_Hunter's avatar
    Hiking_Hunter
    Explorer
    Nov 26, 2013
    If you still want to use your metal stock pot, could you just line it with a crock pot liner or a garbage bag to brine it?
  • SETenn's avatar
    SETenn
    Explorer
    Nov 26, 2013
    I just realized I had a great container, the hard plastic lining from a small cooler that I have. I plan to slip it into a bag in case anything leaks. Thanks
  • Francesca_Knowl's avatar
    Francesca_Knowl
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    Nov 26, 2013
    Salt brine will react on the aluminum- glass, stainless, plastic, or porcelain-clad is best.

    Or a big enough Ziploc bag...

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