The Briner

[DiggingDogFarm]

Much to my surprise, I just received three "Briners" as a gift....one big one and two small ones. 

[DivotMaker]

Nice, Martin!  I love mine!  Let us know what you think after you use them a bit!

[DiggingDogFarm]

I plan to give them a try soon....I just hope they ain't a pain in the butt to clean!!!! 

 

[DivotMaker]

I plan to give them a try soon....I just hope they ain't a pain in the butt to clean!!!! 

 

Naa...all plastic - easy peasy!  You'll like the hold-down disc; it adapts to any size load.

[al_sfbay]

I just used the junior to brine 8 pork chops and it works like a charm.  So much easier than trying to weight them down.

[DivotMaker]

I plan to give them a try soon....I just hope they ain't a pain in the butt to clean!!!! 

 

You try yours yet, Martin?

[es1025]

The junior is a great gadget for brining. Small enough to fit in the fridge.

[DiggingDogFarm]

I plan to give them a try soon....I just hope they ain't a pain in the butt to clean!!!! 

 

You try yours yet, Martin?

Yeah.

My honest opinion:
I do like it and I do think that it's a very clever idea.
But my frugal side wishes that it were lower in price or better made for the current price.
Cabela's has the 22 quart for $30.00 plus shipping.
I've used other containers for so many years without trouble that I'd have a difficult time justifying the cost when I can go to my local restaurant supply and buy three 22 quart heavy HDPE containers for the same $30.00

So, I do recommend it but with reservation.

[DivotMaker]

I agree about the price + shipping, Martin, but it only hurts for a bit!    I'd say that's a pretty good endorsement, from someone with your brining experience!

[DiggingDogFarm]

I agree about the price + shipping, Martin, but it only hurts for a bit!    I'd say that's a pretty good endorsement, from someone with your brining experience!

I wouldn't mind having 3 or 4 of the big ones but that would hurt for a very long time! LOL

[DivotMaker]

Hehe, yeah!  Might have to take out a second mortgage! lol!

[Pork Belly]

The Jr. looks perfect for what I do. I can live without it until our next trip to Cabelas. I agree the shipping cost are too high. On the Briner site.

[jdiver]

I just got my Briner jr. yesterday. Plan to do a Pork Loin this weekend.

I got it with 6 of their packets. Even though I know nothing about them. Maybe just spent too much for salt and sugar.

[DivotMaker]

I just got my Briner jr. yesterday. Plan to do a Pork Loin this weekend.

I got it with 6 of their packets. Even though I know nothing about them. Maybe just spent too much for salt and sugar.

Let us know how the packets work out.  I make my own brines, so I wasn't too interested in theirs.  Also, a lot of pre-packaged seasonings have MSG in them.  The wife gets migraines, and MSG is a major trigger.  If I make it, I know what's in it!  But, lots of folks don't worry about that, so I'd be interested to know how they are.

[jdiver]

I'll let you know. I'll most likely be making my own from now on. Just wanted to get me moving, and this will do it. I'll use it probably this weekend.