sdbbq1234
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Does anyone use distiller water in their brine recipe?
If so, why?
Thanks.
wallace
If so, why?
Thanks.
wallace
Distiller water in brine recipe?
- Thread starter sdbbq1234
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I don't use distilled, but I do use filtered water to get rid of any chemicals like chlorine.
kcmike
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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
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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
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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.
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.
Spring Water for me. Same thing in my broths, stocks and injections.
sdbbq1234
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Thanks! Great info.
I think I might do a side-by-side test next time I do chicken.
Thanks.
wallace
martyleach
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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
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Just move to Sydney - the water is fine straight out of the tap!!!!
John
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