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Title: Flavor Injector
Post by: teesquare on March 14, 2013, 11:36:26 PM
I have tried all of the various "syringe type" injectors I have seen...THIS is the best on yet.

(http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq1/teesquare1/20130314_222823.jpg)

It comes with a nice plastic case. 2 different gage needles that actually have a hole in the end!
The collar that screws the needle on to the body is big and sturdy. The stainless shell protects the plastic body, but has a window to allow you to see homuch is in the syringe.

And - they are $14.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond. See? - sometimes having to follow the Mrs. around with a shopping cart does have an advantage. ;)
Title: Re: Flavor Injector
Post by: muebe on March 14, 2013, 11:39:56 PM
Sorry Tee but it is a piece of junk. The plastic threads on the handle/nut will break on you. Lately I have learned you get what you pay for. The next one I will buy will be the injector that vets use to inject animals.
Title: Flavor Injector
Post by: mikecorn.1 on March 14, 2013, 11:44:24 PM
Here is one I see at Academy all the time. It's $20

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Title: Re: Flavor Injector
Post by: teesquare on March 14, 2013, 11:57:40 PM
It has held up good so far....But- I have only used it on5-6 Boston Butts.....But - for the price, I dont expect it to be a long term solution either.Just the best - cheap one I have used yet.

Mike - I have one of those - but in a similar frustration to what muebe voiced - the threads on mine are so fine - that it is next to impossible to get it sealed right ( on the back end of the syringe.
And - it plugs up with anything int he marinade other than thin liquid.
Title: Flavor Injector
Post by: mikecorn.1 on March 14, 2013, 11:59:30 PM
It has held up good so far....But- I have only used it on5-6 Boston Butts.....But - for the price, I dont expect it to be a long term solution either.Just the best - cheap one I have used yet.

Mike - I have one of those - but in a similar frustration to what muebe voiced - the threads on mine are so fine - that it is next to impossible to get it sealed right ( on the back end of the syringe.
And - it plugs up with anything int he marinade other than thin liquid.
Good to know. Thanks for the info. Just Saved me $20 :)


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Title: Re: Flavor Injector
Post by: teesquare on March 15, 2013, 12:08:29 AM
Mike - I can only tell you my experience. Does not make me right, and - does not make anyone else wrong ;)

The stainless one I have uses extremely fine threads. You milage may vary ;D
Title: Flavor Injector
Post by: mikecorn.1 on March 15, 2013, 12:13:03 AM
Sorry Tee but it is a piece of junk. The plastic threads on the handle/nut will break on you. Lately I have learned you get what you pay for. The next one I will buy will be the injector that vets use to inject animals.
Here ya go Mike
Spitjack.com (http://spitjack.com/category/MEAT-BRINE-INJECTORS.html?gclid=CKbm95Pt_bUCFQnznAod7XsAqw)


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Title: Re: Flavor Injector
Post by: muebe on March 15, 2013, 12:19:58 AM
Sorry Tee but it is a piece of junk. The plastic threads on the handle/nut will break on you. Lately I have learned you get what you pay for. The next one I will buy will be the injector that vets use to inject animals.
Here ya go Mike
Spitjack.com (http://spitjack.com/category/MEAT-BRINE-INJECTORS.html?gclid=CKbm95Pt_bUCFQnznAod7XsAqw)


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Yep that is one that I was looking at. Again you get what you pay for.l
Title: Re: Flavor Injector
Post by: Hub on March 15, 2013, 08:44:21 AM
Here is one I see at Academy all the time. It's $20

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I have one very similar to this one, purchased at Sears about five years ago.  Rugged and holds a good amount but kinda hard to wash up.  Threads aren't a problem but losing the little pieces in the sink is a pain.  If I get near a BB&B I'll check it out -- the price seems fair.

Hub
Title: Re: Flavor Injector
Post by: ACW3 on March 15, 2013, 09:13:58 AM
Don't forget your 20% off colupon or $5.00 off coupon when you go to BB&B.  Makes the price even less painful.  This message brought to you courtesy of my wife's hounding, I mean "superb training".

Art
Title: Re: Flavor Injector
Post by: smokeasaurus on March 15, 2013, 09:15:27 AM
I have had the spitjack for over 3 years now and that sucker is made to last. It is the gold standard for injectors...imho......of course Cajun Injector has a nice one for a bunch less money..................just sayin................
Title: Re: Flavor Injector
Post by: teesquare on March 15, 2013, 10:29:07 AM
I may have order a Splitjack...thanks for linking that one. that Magnum kit, with all the do-dads included is nice.

AND - they sell replacement parts too....like that a lot.

Still....$15 for the one currently like...and until this one breaks.... ;) But, you do tend to get what you pay for - I know.
Title: Re: Flavor Injector
Post by: veryolddog on May 25, 2013, 10:39:19 PM
+1 on the Spitjack. I have been using the Spitjack 4 ounce Stainless Steel Injector for a while with the 3/8 inch injector needle so that when I add spices to the marinade it will not clog the needle. I believe that it was $39.99 on the Spitjack site.

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Title: Re: Flavor Injector
Post by: sliding_billy on May 26, 2013, 10:01:19 AM
I use a cheep one I got off of Amazon for less than $10.  I only really use it for butts and brisket, and as long as I am careful pushing it does OK.  It has held up pretty well for me.

http://www.amazon.com/GrillPro-14950-Marinade-Injector/dp/B001HUQKUG
Title: Re: Flavor Injector
Post by: Smokin Soon on May 26, 2013, 11:08:54 AM
Bought this one 3 or 4 years ago from Tractor Supply for $20. It has held up well.

(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk250/smokinsoon/proshot.jpg)
Title: Re: Flavor Injector
Post by: Jaxon on May 26, 2013, 11:46:53 AM
I received the one from Academic Sports for a Christmas gift.  I like it...in fact, I like it better after one of you boys mentioned lubing the O ring with a little olive oil before using.
In fact, I just thought that it might be a good idea to open it up and spray the entire syringe with P_M to lube it a make it easier to clean.  A nice bottle brush this size makes that job easier, too.

B T W, with all those holes in the side of the needle, you'd better be careful as you're pulling it out of the meat.  How would I know, you ask???