Very briefly started a brine in an aluminum pot - am I okay?

[rzdh]

I am making pastrami. I started making my brine liquid in an aluminum pot (about 10-15 minutes), but, before it boiled, realized that I couldn't brine in aluminum so I transferred it over to a stainless steel pot to boil and am now transferring it over to an igloo cooler. Is this okay? Or is any aluminum contact dangerous? Am I okay brining in an igloo cooler?

 

[smokerjim]

As for the aluminum I would say your ok, as for the cooler not sure, is it made from food grade material. I'm sure more knowledgeable people will be around.

 

[TNJAKE]

Agree with Jim on the aluminum pot. As for the igloo cooler you are ok as well. Igloo coolers are bpa free and considered food safe. Post up some pics of your finished product and drop by roll call to introduce yourself. We love meeting new people