Brine in water pan?

[Merc Dr.]

So I'm wondering if it's safe and/or logical to use the brine solution leftover from the turkey to fill the water pan in my vertical smoker? I know you can add things to the pan for flavor, but I was worried about bacteria.

 

[chopsaw]

I would toss it and start new myself . Not saying it isn't / wouldn't be safe , but that stuff gets everywhere . I try to keep it contained to one area , plus I would think it needs to get to a boil to take any risk out of the equation .

 

[sandyut]

I would toss it and start new myself . Not saying it isn't / wouldn't be safe , but that stuff gets everywhere . I try to keep it contained to one area , plus I would think it needs to get to a boil to take any risk out of the equation .

Same, used brine water is not something I would warm up. Its got funk in it you dont want anywhere else - IMO.

 

[miller51]

I would toss it and start new myself . Not saying it isn't / wouldn't be safe , but that stuff gets everywhere . I try to keep it contained to one area , plus I would think it needs to get to a boil to take any risk out of the equation .

Agreed, I would toss it, I almost always keep a water pan under my proteins in my egg and use as a heat shield as well as collect the juices. I typically though some carrots, celery onions, garlic, ect and some stock and whatever might enhance the flavors, plus it gives me something to add back if needed in the end, but I always boil it after, and would never use the brine liquid... just in case

 

[SmokinEdge]

No benefit to keeping it, just toss it.

 

[schlotz]

Without question, toss it out.

 

[zwiller]

Honestly, the temps of the smoker will probably bring the water pan to boil so bet it would be safe to use BUT sorry, water pan contents do NOT:
1. add flavor or
2. moisture to meat

The thought that it does is "bro science". Brined bird pulled at proper IT is best way to ensure moist meat.