Distiller water in brine recipe?

sdbbq1234 · 01-20-2013, 02:28 PM

Does anyone use distiller water in their brine recipe?

If so, why?

Thanks.

wallace

Ron_L · 01-20-2013, 02:33 PM

I don't use distilled, but I do use filtered water to get rid of any chemicals like chlorine.

kcmike · 01-20-2013, 02:38 PM

Only reason I could see is if your local water has a foul taste/smell. Otherwise, there is really no need to use distilled water.

sdbbq1234 · 01-20-2013, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmike

Only reason I could see is if your local water has a foul taste/smell. Otherwise, there is really no need to use distilled water.

Well, our water is terrible here. Smells like oil sometimes.

I heard that using distiller water also allows you to brine in aluminum pans. Anybody hear anything like that?

Thanks.

wallace

cmohr74 · 01-20-2013, 05:35 PM

When using distilled water, use caution. I don't mean that in a way that it will harm you, but I'm not sure how it reacts when using it in this situation. Distilled water is very aggressive. When you remove everything out of it (minerals and whatnot), it becomes very reactive and wants to neutrilize itself...at some point wants to balance it self out. It pulls ions from other sources to balance itself out. What it pulls out from where, I don't know. It also can have a very metallicy taste to it as well. I would recommend RO (Reverse Osmosis) water. If you have really bad water, you can save yourself in the long and purchase a small RO unit. I have no affiliation to this company, but you will not find a better price for the quality. www.purewaterclub.com
Just get the portable system PO-4-3P100. You can take it with you if need be and it has a set or replacement filters. Probably more info than you wanted.

thirdeye · 01-20-2013, 06:59 PM

Spring Water for me. Same thing in my broths, stocks and injections.

sdbbq1234 · 01-21-2013, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmohr74

When using distilled water, use caution. I don't mean that in a way that it will harm you, but I'm not sure how it reacts when using it in this situation. Distilled water is very aggressive. When you remove everything out of it (minerals and whatnot), it becomes very reactive and wants to neutrilize itself...at some point wants to balance it self out. It pulls ions from other sources to balance itself out. What it pulls out from where, I don't know. It also can have a very metallicy taste to it as well. I would recommend RO (Reverse Osmosis) water. If you have really bad water, you can save yourself in the long and purchase a small RO unit. I have no affiliation to this company, but you will not find a better price for the quality. www.purewaterclub.com
Just get the portable system PO-4-3P100. You can take it with you if need be and it has a set or replacement filters. Probably more info than you wanted.

Thanks! Great info.

I think I might do a side-by-side test next time I do chicken.

Thanks.

wallace

martyleach · 01-21-2013, 10:02 PM

Distilled water/de-ionized water is just waiting to react with something. IMO not for BBG. As ^ stated, RO water is great if you can make it yourself.

JohnHB · 01-22-2013, 03:44 AM

Just move to Sydney - the water is fine straight out of the tap!!!!
John

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kcmike is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-09-11 Location: Kearney, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Only reason I could see is if your local water has a foul taste/smell. Otherwise, there is really no need to use distilled water. __________________ Mike Trump Owner & CEO, Oakridge BBQ LLC ~ Visit Oakridge BBQ ~ Lang 84D 22½" WSM Oaklahoma Joe 20x40 22½" Weber Kettle

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cmohr74 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-12-11 Location: Streamwood, Illinois Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	When using distilled water, use caution. I don't mean that in a way that it will harm you, but I'm not sure how it reacts when using it in this situation. Distilled water is very aggressive. When you remove everything out of it (minerals and whatnot), it becomes very reactive and wants to neutrilize itself...at some point wants to balance it self out. It pulls ions from other sources to balance itself out. What it pulls out from where, I don't know. It also can have a very metallicy taste to it as well. I would recommend RO (Reverse Osmosis) water. If you have really bad water, you can save yourself in the long and purchase a small RO unit. I have no affiliation to this company, but you will not find a better price for the quality. www.purewaterclub.com Just get the portable system PO-4-3P100. You can take it with you if need be and it has a set or replacement filters. Probably more info than you wanted. __________________ -Dan Mohr Backwoods Extended Party / Backwoods Party / FEC100 / Memphis Advantage / "The Hulk" UDS

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martyleach Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Distilled water/de-ionized water is just waiting to react with something. IMO not for BBG. As ^ stated, RO water is great if you can make it yourself. __________________ Large Big Green Egg, Cold smokehouse, UDS with hinged lid, Santa Maria pit 26.75" Weber OTG, Weber Performer, WGA MAK One Star General Pellet Pooper Hasty Bake Gourmet Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) www.amlwoodart.com

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JohnHB Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-14-12 Location: Sydney NSW Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just move to Sydney - the water is fine straight out of the tap!!!! John __________________ When you stop horsing around it is time to fire up the BBQ & Smoker