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Title: Turkey Brining Bags
Post by: LostArrow on November 23, 2014, 12:10:45 PM

If you like to use a brining bag for easier cleanup hefty jumbo 2&1/2 gallons work great!
Inexpensive & easily obtainable!

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Title: Re: Turkey Brining Bags
Post by: teesquare on November 23, 2014, 01:22:22 PM

How did you know my middle name is..."old cheap and easy".... :D

Good tip John!

Title: Re: Turkey Brining Bags
Post by: CaptJack on November 23, 2014, 02:53:52 PM

important to note:

the Hefty 2.5gal bags are 14.3/8"x 16"in

the Reynolds Turkey Oven bags are 19"x 23½"in
and the Oven bags are 2 to a box for less than $2

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Title: Re: Turkey Brining Bags
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on November 26, 2014, 12:08:20 AM

I got this set of <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/brining-bag-set/">brining bags</a> from Willams Sonoma for $14.95, set of 3.  They are very sturdy and reusable at $5 each.

Title: Re: Turkey Brining Bags
Post by: MJSBBQ on December 02, 2014, 06:34:56 AM

I did two turkeys this year, but had no room in either of the two refrigerators at the house to house an overnight brine. I took a new large kitchen garbage bag and put it in a large cooler, put both turkeys  (12 and 14 lb) in the bag, poured in the brine, tied the bag with knot on top, filled the cooler with ice, and brined it over night.

I put the bag in the cooler first, because I thought it would not hold the weight of both turkeys and the brine and didn't want it to tear and make a mess.

I am sure there may be some concern about the garbage bag might have some weird fluorocarbon concern or something, but the thought was an overnight wash in salt and sugar, followed by a thorough rinse, couldn't hurt.

BTW, the cost of the bag---15 cents!

Title: Re: Turkey Brining Bags
Post by: muebe on December 02, 2014, 08:23:39 AM

My only concern with using a garbage bag is the possibility of anti-microbial chemicals or it being scented. They are not considered food safe for a reason.

I personally think a large cooler with a ice brine is the best option. A trip to the market for a few bags of ice is not a big deal. And most of the east coast folks might not need any ice at all considering how cold it gets :o