Brining Bag HELP!!

[Papa Rick]

My wife has went to Wally World, Dollar General and Fred's and cannot find any brining bags!  I have one from last year I did not use.  Got 2 butts going to brine tonight, my question what can I use to do this with?

Got 2 of them from Sam's and they weigh 7.5 lbs.  Would it be alright to use a garbage bag, I know this may sound gross, but don't know what else to use at this time?

 

[DivotMaker]

2 gallon Ziploc bags from WallyWorld work fine, just be sure to set the bag in a pan (in case of failure).

 

[NDKoze]

Or you can use a smaller sized cooler filled with the brine and enough ice to keep it cold.

 

[Pork Belly]

Never use a garbage bag they are not meant to be in contact with food. I have used turkey roasting bags in a crisis they worked fine, just double zip tie to close it.

A clean cooler never fails, just keep plenty of frozen bottled water in it this time of year.

 

[Papa Rick]

Wally World was out of 2 gal Ziploc bags and only had the 1 gal, go figure.  Gonna have to drop back and punt on this one?

 

[Papa Rick]

Found oven browning bag to do the brining process!  THANKS Everyone.

 

[elkins20]

Hey Richard, another thing you can do when you can't find a brining bag would be to just inject the Boston Butt. I use Super Dave's recipe for pork: 1 cup apple juice, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 Tbsp kosher salt, 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tbsp rub, 1 Tsp garlic powder. Simmer until well dissolved, fully cool and inject with 1/2 oz. per pound.

 

[Papa Rick]

Thanks Greg, this is something I have never ever tried to do before.  But as the saying goes there is a first time for everything.  I appreciate it.

 

[Aspenextreme]

Glad you found a option that works. Personally I love the briner and briner jr and well worth the price. Got mine at cabellas and would buy again.

 

[smokeasaurus]

I have used those turkey oven bags in a pinch. You can also just use a deep pot.

Never thought of brining butts........trying to get some flavor deep down eh.....??

 

[gregbooras]

For larger items I always keep Turkey Bags on hand. You can pickup 10 on amazon for $10.00

http://www.amazon.com/True-Liberty%C2%AE-Bags-Turkey-All-Purpose/dp/B00FZOCER8/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1444397229&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=turkey+briningoven+bags

Greg

 

[SuperDave]

Or you can use a smaller sized cooler filled with the brine and enough ice to keep it cold.

12 pack cooler is my preference as it is deep and narrow so that one gallon of brine is all that is needed versus something with soft sides and requires more brine for full coverage. 

 

[Bebe]

Cambro 1/2 size pan are nice - you should get a lid and drain tray too. They come on different sizes, very well made, they'll last forever (made in USA, a rarity nowadays)

 

[NDKoze]

This is what I use for bigger items like turkeys or if I am brining multiple butts:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E0JMCC

They come in smaller sizes too. I like that it is square verses "The Briner/Jr".

There are lots of options out there.

 

[SuperDave]

The cambros always wet my appetite but every time I open the refrigerator, I ask myself, "where"? 

 

[SconnieQ]

This is what I use for bigger items like turkeys or if I am brining multiple butts:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E0JMCC

They come in smaller sizes too. I like that it is square verses "The Briner/Jr".

There are lots of options out there.

I'm with Gregg (NDKoze). They are inexpensive at my local Restaurant Supply Store (open to the public) and many sizes available in both round and square, tall and short, with lids, to fit the space you have available in your refrigerator or cooler.

 

[DivotMaker]

This is what I use for bigger items like turkeys or if I am brining multiple butts:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E0JMCC

They come in smaller sizes too. I like that it is square verses "The Briner/Jr".

There are lots of options out there.

Haven't seen this one, Gregg - thanks!  Looks like a great size for turkeys and brisket!

 

[elkins20]

Hey Kari, Greg did you get the 18 or 22 qt size? As on some of the reviews said was too small to brine a turkey in? Not that I would brine a turkey but would want one to maybe do a pork butt or brisket in.

 

[Limey]

"Not that I would brine a turkey"
Hey Bill, you really should consider brining turkeys, it really does improve them, unless of course they are kosher birds or have already been injected with "additional flavourings, water and salt added" (imo do not buy the latter)

 

[DivotMaker]

"Not that I would brine a turkey"
Hey Bill, you really should consider brining turkeys, it really does improve them, unless of course they are kosher birds or have already been injected with "additional flavourings, water and salt added" (imo do not buy the latter)

+1, with an exception....sometimes it's hard to find a bird that hasn't been injected.  If you can find one, brining is definitely worth the time and space!  I brine injected birds, if they are a minimal amount (3-4%), but wouldn't brine one that's over that.