Add beer to brine?

RamHemiTX · 11-12-2012, 12:37 PM

I really love the last 3 turkeys I have smoked. And maybe I should leave well enough alone. But I can't help but wonder how much flavor would be added (and if it would be a good flavor) if I added some beer to my brine. Currently, my brine is:

1 cup Kosher Salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup home made rub (what I usually use on brisket and butts)

And then I stuff with:
1 Fuji apple cubed
1 clove of elephant garlic
1/2 onion quartered

I also truss the bird.

I saw this thread:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/ar.../t-105435.html

Not sure I want to add the barley malt, but I was thinking of beer. I was thinking of adding what is in the fridge (Shiner Bock). just not sure if it would do anything or not. Has anyone here tried Shiner in a brine?

This is for a Thanksgiving bird so I would hate to screw it up...

Thoughts, Comments?

Thanks Y'all
Brent

NickTheGreat · 11-12-2012, 01:09 PM

My normal thoughts would be adding beer to whatever makes whatever taste better

But after that thread last week on brining, which had this link it it, I'm not sure it'd be worth the effort.

You could always test it out and post back to us

RamHemiTX · 11-12-2012, 01:51 PM

That is a depressing article. I don't want to hear that all of the work I have been doing may not be yielding the results. Now I am going to have to smoke 2 turkeys for thanksgiving so I can compare.

Untraceable · 11-12-2012, 01:52 PM

other than brats, my experience with beer has been it makes food taste spoiled

MrVza · 11-12-2012, 08:17 PM

I use beer as a type of braise after i sear my pork steaks... Along with other things

11-12-2012, 12:37 PM	#1
RamHemiTX Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-01-10 Location: Shady Shores, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Add beer to brine? I really love the last 3 turkeys I have smoked. And maybe I should leave well enough alone. But I can't help but wonder how much flavor would be added (and if it would be a good flavor) if I added some beer to my brine. Currently, my brine is: 1 cup Kosher Salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup home made rub (what I usually use on brisket and butts) And then I stuff with: 1 Fuji apple cubed 1 clove of elephant garlic 1/2 onion quartered I also truss the bird. I saw this thread: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/ar.../t-105435.html Not sure I want to add the barley malt, but I was thinking of beer. I was thinking of adding what is in the fridge (Shiner Bock). just not sure if it would do anything or not. Has anyone here tried Shiner in a brine? This is for a Thanksgiving bird so I would hate to screw it up... Thoughts, Comments? Thanks Y'all Brent

11-12-2012, 01:09 PM	#2
NickTheGreat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-08-12 Location: Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My normal thoughts would be adding beer to whatever makes whatever taste better But after that thread last week on brining, which had this link it it, I'm not sure it'd be worth the effort. You could always test it out and post back to us __________________ 18.5" WSM ; Weber E-330 ; Weber Q200 (tailgating) . . . Guess I'm a Weber fanboy!

11-12-2012, 01:51 PM	#3
RamHemiTX Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-01-10 Location: Shady Shores, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That is a depressing article. I don't want to hear that all of the work I have been doing may not be yielding the results. Now I am going to have to smoke 2 turkeys for thanksgiving so I can compare.

11-12-2012, 01:52 PM	#4
Untraceable is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-19-11 Location: mn Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	other than brats, my experience with beer has been it makes food taste spoiled

11-12-2012, 08:17 PM	#5
MrVza Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-16-11 Location: Titusville , FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use beer as a type of braise after i sear my pork steaks... Along with other things