Brining Bags

For something that size I'd use a food grade bucket. I just got done brining a 30lb ham and it barely fit in a 5 gallon bucket. I would worry about the bag ripping.

Just brine it in a cooler.

Reynolds turkey roasting bags.

http://www.reynoldskitchens.com/products/oven-bags/

4 x 8 lb chickens and 2 gallons of brine:

5 gallon food grade buck w/lid cost $12 at SmartnFinal.

I got food grade buckets from a local grocery store It used to have frosting The buckets held a 20lb turkey Costco meat and fish dept has large bags to put your purchase in you can use that and putit a sturdier container Gore uses then to cure Salmon

luke duke said:

Just brine it in a cooler.

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That's what I'd use. It'd take less ice to keep it cool.

I would use the biggest pot I have. 30 qt holds just about annything.

Double bag it in unscented garbage bags and put it in a bucket, probably the cheapest way

Hams and Turkeys can be done in a Reynolds Brining Bag, they can be found around Thanksgiving and Christmas time, but I am sure some stores carry them for the whole year. These can be set in a 5 gallon bucket or a heavy duty roasting pan to keep the bag supported.

I use Meat Tubs with Liners. The Tubs fit into my BBQ refrigerator and the liners make clean-up a breeze. You can easily brine 30 - 40 lb in a single tub.
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Meat tubs


Meat tub liners



Other than specifically for ham / turkeys, Brining bags / equipment is subjective to your volume..

I only use food grade items, some do not, it's a personal issue with me.

Small amounts to be brined can be done in doubled ziplock bags, vac-sealed bags, or vacuum containers.

Larger amounts some people use Stainless Steel Steam Table (hotel) pans with food liners made for them.

Some people use 5 gal food grade buckets or stainless steel stock pots as posted above. Food grade buckets can be bought from a home brewing store, or some restaurants / schools that buy pickles in them are happy to give them away.