The Briner

[DivotMaker]

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.

Cool.  Check out the "Brines and Marinades" section (bet you already have) for some homemade brines!

[mtmedic]

Just got the briner jr from Cabelas today. Yeah it's expensive for what you get, but it fills a need. Can't wait it use it this weekend

[Joe Jitsu]

I know this is an old thread.  Just wanted to give it credit.  I just ordered the Briner and Briner Jr.  Looking forward to brining future butts and turkeys.

[DivotMaker]

Great, Joe!  I use my Briner Jr. a LOT, but don't have the big one (yet).  Finding the fridge real estate for that big rascal is hard!

[prudentsmoker]

I am convinced and intend to pickup one tomorrow as they show a store in Wichita stocking them. However, I read this on the website-  "Brining will reduce cooking times, up to 30%.  Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking." Any thoughts on cooking time reduction calculations?

[es1025]

The briner is a great tool. Every time i make poultry i brine. Very simple recipe, 1 gallon of cold water, 1 cup of kosher salt and 1 cup of brown sugar. Thats the base you can add any other non salt product.

[DivotMaker]

I am convinced and intend to pickup one tomorrow as they show a store in Wichita stocking them. However, I read this on the website-  "Brining will reduce cooking times, up to 30%.  Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking." Any thoughts on cooking time reduction calculations?

I saw that on their website, too, but think it's hype.  I think there is a small reduction in cooking time, with brined meat, but it's not 30%.  Maybe 5-10%?  And, that's not consistent - just like any other smoke times we try to nail-down!  As always, I allow for the max time I've experienced, brine or no brine. 

[Joe Jitsu]

I have a mini fridge in the garage which hasn't been used for years that will fit the normal size Briner.  My wife is happy that I will finally use it. 

[DivotMaker]

I have a mini fridge in the garage which hasn't been used for years...

An "unused" beer fridge?  How's that happen?? lol!

[Joe Jitsu]

Tony - it is pretty funny.  We recently moved.  Totally forgot about it until I moved a bunch of boxes that was hiding it. 

[DivotMaker]

Well, we'll have to give you "pass" then, Joe!  Can't use what you forgot you had!!