How do you store your dry injection powder?

Ken V · 04-27-2011, 03:04 PM

Just curious how you guys store your Butcher's, Kosmo's, Fab, ect. I didnt know if I should seal the extra up in containers or something like that. I've got quite a few contests lined up this summer so it probably wont be sitting around too long.
Can this stuff go stale?

Thanks,

Ken

Brewer · 04-27-2011, 03:25 PM

In a zip lock in the refer. I've never had a problem with Kosmos products going stale - can't speak to Butchers/Fab.

Stoke&Smoke · 04-27-2011, 03:41 PM

I zip lock or vaccu seal them. Was thinking this year of just pre-weighing and vaccusealing little packs, enough for 1 comp at a time. Just add liquid and inject. I think as long as you keep them out of air, light, and humidity they keep a while.

swamprb · 04-27-2011, 03:48 PM

With Butchers, I transfer what I need for a few comps into wide mouth jars, I cut a corner of the bag and roll it up to get the air out and reseal with my Foodsaver. I did a couple comps worth in small Ziplocks and have one left from the Jack that is still fresh. I had heard there was a shelf life, but will defer to David for that. Same goes for my bulk rubs.

big brother smoke · 04-27-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by swamprb

I got a sample bag of Kosmo's that hardened into a brick and it had never been opened.

Hope that was shared with Darian instead of just tossing out here for the first time.

HarleyEarl · 04-27-2011, 04:00 PM

I put all my dry ingredients in mason jars and keep them sealed in a dark, dry closet until needed. Had to try to find a way to keep the humidity out since I was getting clumping even in zip-lock bags.

JD McGee · 04-27-2011, 04:38 PM

I take out what I need and re-seal the original bag with tape...never had a problem...

chambersuac · 04-27-2011, 04:44 PM

Ken, bring them with you to comps where I"m gonna be and SHARE :)

I've ordered and kept Kosmo's in the original package, resealed and kept in a dark pantry corner. So far so good.

Butcher BBQ · 04-27-2011, 06:22 PM

As I have stated on my site I would not recommend putting the injection into the refrigerator. When you take them out of the cold environment into a 70 degree room they will draw moisture and clump up. The best thing I have heard is portion out your uses into a seal a meal bag and make single use bags. If you don't have one of them a good air tight sealed container works fine for me.

Kosmo's Q · 04-27-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chambersuac

Ken, bring them with you to comps where I"m gonna be and SHARE :)

I've ordered and kept Kosmo's in the original package, resealed and kept in a dark pantry corner. So far so good.

Bingo!

getyourrubonbbq · 04-27-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kosmo's Q

Bingo!

I actually had this very same conversation with a good buddy of mine today. Thanks for confirming this Kosmo.

Muzzlebrake · 04-27-2011, 09:59 PM

I keep my open original bulk packages inside ziplocks, in a dry box, in my cool, dark, dehumidiified basement (is that overkill?) and take out smaller portions as needed. I do the same with my bulk spices and rubs.

Kosmo's Q · 04-27-2011, 10:27 PM

I also recommend storing in a dark Ziploc bag.

Ken V · 04-27-2011, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chambersuac

Ken, bring them with you to comps where I"m gonna be and SHARE :)

I've ordered and kept Kosmo's in the original package, resealed and kept in a dark pantry corner. So far so good.

Dan, I dont know what I ever did to deserve a friend like you but I love ya man!!!

JD McGee · 04-27-2011, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getyourrubonbbq

I actually had this very same conversation with a good buddy of mine today. Thanks for confirming this Kosmo.

Really...who might that be?

BTW...Darian said "no problem" to your question...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kosmo's Q

I also recommend storing in a dark Ziploc bag.

Hey...that's the very same bag that I use...small world...

04-27-2011, 03:04 PM	#1
Ken V Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-13-08 Location: Moline, IL.	How do you store your dry injection powder? Just curious how you guys store your Butcher's, Kosmo's, Fab, ect. I didnt know if I should seal the extra up in containers or something like that. I've got quite a few contests lined up this summer so it probably wont be sitting around too long. Can this stuff go stale? Thanks, Ken __________________ BabyGotBack BBQ team Stumps GF222P Uber fast stealth black thermapen Cubby blue Thermapen UDS XL UDS 22.5" weber X 2

04-27-2011, 03:25 PM	#2
Brewer is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Fall City, WA.	In a zip lock in the refer. I've never had a problem with Kosmos products going stale - can't speak to Butchers/Fab. __________________ Phil [COLOR="Red"]Damn Straight BBQ Team[/COLOR] [url]http://www.facebook.com/DamnStraightBBQ[/url] KCBS & PNWBA Member, PNWBA CBJ Superior SS-2 Backwoods Fatboy Primo XL Weber Ranch Kettle

04-27-2011, 03:41 PM	#3
Stoke&Smoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-18-07 Location: Western burbs of Chicago, IL	I zip lock or vaccu seal them. Was thinking this year of just pre-weighing and vaccusealing little packs, enough for 1 comp at a time. Just add liquid and inject. I think as long as you keep them out of air, light, and humidity they keep a while. __________________ 2 Skinny Cooks Competition Team [URL]http://2SkinnyCooks.blogspot.com[/URL] KCBS CJ/TC #17139 Member ILBBQS Too many cookers to list :crazy:

04-27-2011, 03:48 PM	#4
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA	With Butchers, I transfer what I need for a few comps into wide mouth jars, I cut a corner of the bag and roll it up to get the air out and reseal with my Foodsaver. I did a couple comps worth in small Ziplocks and have one left from the Jack that is still fresh. I had heard there was a shelf life, but will defer to David for that. Same goes for my bulk rubs. __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/Pellet Pro WSM/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Cookshack 008/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com Last edited by swamprb; 04-27-2011 at 08:40 PM.. Reason: Unintentional slam on a Brethren product- I appologize.

04-27-2011, 04:00 PM	#6
HarleyEarl Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-29-06 Location: Paola, Kansas	I put all my dry ingredients in mason jars and keep them sealed in a dark, dry closet until needed. Had to try to find a way to keep the humidity out since I was getting clumping even in zip-lock bags. __________________ Marc Operation BBQ Relief Vice President Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member CBJ Six UDS's, Traeger 125, Traeger Jr, two HD Off-sets, and a home-made Trailer mounted smoker Funny Farm BBQ [URL="http://www.FunnyFarmBBQ.us"]www.FunnyFarmBBQ.us[/URL] [COLOR=darkred][B]*2010 Great American Barbecue Baste of the Year*[/B][/COLOR]

04-27-2011, 04:38 PM	#7
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA	I take out what I need and re-seal the original bag with tape...never had a problem...

04-27-2011, 04:44 PM	#8
chambersuac somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-09 Location: San Antonio, TX	Ken, bring them with you to comps where I"m gonna be and SHARE :) I've ordered and kept Kosmo's in the original package, resealed and kept in a dark pantry corner. So far so good. __________________ Dan IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball maker and IMBAS Sgt. At Arms. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. [Acts 20:32 KJV]

04-27-2011, 06:22 PM	#9
Butcher BBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-03-07 Location: Chandler,OK	As I have stated on my site I would not recommend putting the injection into the refrigerator. When you take them out of the cold environment into a 70 degree room they will draw moisture and clump up. The best thing I have heard is portion out your uses into a seal a meal bag and make single use bags. If you don't have one of them a good air tight sealed container works fine for me. __________________ www.ButcherBBQ.com "Trust Your Butcher" Often Imitated, but never Duplicated

04-27-2011, 09:59 PM	#12
Muzzlebrake Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-22-06 Location: Pleasant Valley NY	I keep my open original bulk packages inside ziplocks, in a dry box, in my cool, dark, dehumidiified basement (is that overkill?) and take out smaller portions as needed. I do the same with my bulk spices and rubs. __________________ Sean Keever "What sort of people are these charcoal masters? They behaved badly and were unconcerned with appearances. Their hair was long and unkempt and their clothes were wrinkled and old. They drank beer to and from the crab house and they made rude noises while we cooked." Tao of Charcoal

04-27-2011, 10:27 PM	#13
Kosmo's Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-24-06 Location: Mustang, Okla.	I also recommend storing in a dark Ziploc bag.

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