How are they different from a new bucket purchesed at the local orange bix-box store? I'm looking for a couple to brine with and my local grocery stores get everything in these little pail type things.
I have that capability. Just didn't want to mess around with ice and whatnot. I want to brine two turkeys, one herbed and one with Jeff's cranberry method. I do have an enamel coated stockpot that I make beer in. I'll have to check if that thing will hold a 12 pound bird. I have a Sam's and a Costco nearby, I 'll have to check with them. Thanx all.
How about using a cooler?
[h1]What You Should Know About Food Grade Plastic Buckets[/h1]
by M.D. Creekmore on Saturday, January 9, 2010
There seems to be a lot of controversy surrounding the selection of food grade plastic buckets for food storage. The main concern is what is food-grade and what is not.
Unfortunately there is a wealth of contradictory information available on the web as well as from other sources.
There is no easy or sure way to tell in most cases, without contacting the manufacturer – unless the buckets are marked NSF, FDA, or USDA approved.
Buckets marked with a 2 are made of HDPE (high density polyethylene) plastic and in most cases are safe for food storage – but not all. If you aren’t sure, contact the manufacturer and ask.
Sometimes you can get these buckets for free from a local restaurant or deli, you never know until you ask. Just be sure the buckets only held food products – not paint, chemicals or other things that could make you sick.
Most of the time these buckets held icing, pickles or similar foods, the hard part is getting rid of smells left over from the original contents.
If all else fails you can find them here. Hope this helps. Where do you find your food storage buckets?
For brining, I use name brand Ziploc XXL bags. My local grocery sells them in boxes of 3 for about $6. After using them once for food, I wash and dry them thoroughly and use them ONLY for storage, gardening, keeping mice out of my camping gear, etc. Upcycle!!
Here's why:
Using the bag means the meat takes up less room in my fridge than a bucket would.
Using the bag means I don't have to "weight" the food down in a bucket.
Using the bag means I can squeeze out all the air. Meat and brine ONLY.
Using the bag means I can *SEE* what is going on in there.
Cheers!
-Princess
Ohh yeah, they are going in a fridge. I wouldn't leave them out unless i was gonna make turkey beer..I hope that when you are talking about putting a turkey in a bucket to brine, you intend to put it into a frig.
I usually brine my ribs and pork butts in a large tupperware container. Turkey is too big for them, and so I'll put it into a white kitchen bag with the brine, and then put the bag into a large pan such as you might use to roast a turkey. The pan is to catch any leaks that might occur.
I like that idea too. I do the grocery shopping for our household and I don't recall seeing anything that big. I'll have to keep my eyes open.. ThanxsFor brining, I use name brand Ziploc XXL bags. My local grocery sells them in boxes of 3 for about $6. After using them once for food, I wash and dry them thoroughly and use them ONLY for storage, gardening, keeping mice out of my camping gear, etc. Upcycle!!
Here's why:
Using the bag means the meat takes up less room in my fridge than a bucket would.
Using the bag means I don't have to "weight" the food down in a bucket.
Using the bag means I can squeeze out all the air. Meat and brine ONLY.
Using the bag means I can *SEE* what is going on in there.
Cheers!
-Princess
I like that idea too. I do the grocery shopping for our household and I don't recall seeing anything that big. I'll have to keep my eyes open.. ThanxsFor brining, I use name brand Ziploc XXL bags. My local grocery sells them in boxes of 3 for about $6. After using them once for food, I wash and dry them thoroughly and use them ONLY for storage, gardening, keeping mice out of my camping gear, etc. Upcycle!!
Here's why:
Using the bag means the meat takes up less room in my fridge than a bucket would.
Using the bag means I don't have to "weight" the food down in a bucket.
Using the bag means I can squeeze out all the air. Meat and brine ONLY.
Using the bag means I can *SEE* what is going on in there.
Cheers!
-Princess
Stop by and check the bakery department at your local grocery stores they usually have empty icing buckets they'll part with free.
I've hunted everywhere for zip-locks larger than the gallon size and I haven't found them yet either.