Pressurized Marinating.

Q-Dat · 02-10-2013, 12:40 PM

I had a theory that it would work, but here is proof!

One Minute Marination/Infusion - Teriyaki Chicken Strips - YouTube

I need to make something to try this on a larger scale. I'm thinking maybe a modified pressure cooker.

realspaazz · 02-10-2013, 01:16 PM

I bet that if you drilled out for a tire valve in a pressure cooker you could easily pressurize it with a bicycle pump. The existing pressure release valve would keep you from exceeding the recommended pressure for the cooker.

hamiltont · 02-10-2013, 01:29 PM

Or just inject it??? I guess there's more than one way to skin a cat, as the saying goes... Cheers!!!

gettinbasted · 02-10-2013, 01:49 PM

They sell devices called "vacuum tumblers". Restaurants have used them for years. It will brine/marinate meat in minutes instead of hours. It works very well, but they are spendy. I think there is a cheap (relatively) one that was designed for home use but I can't remember the brand name off the top of my head.

Mammoth Mountain · 02-10-2013, 02:03 PM

I just bought a Vacuum Marinade Off Amazon with shipping around $30

Q-Dat · 02-10-2013, 02:31 PM

I don't think the vacuum devices will work the same way. This is doing the opposite by creating pressure difference between the inside of the bottle and the inside of the meat. The pressure is forcing the liquid surrounding the meat into it until the pressure equalizes. A vacuum is only going to want to draw outward from the meat.

Cabin Fever · 02-10-2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gettinbasted

They sell devices called "vacuum tumblers". Restaurants have used them for years. It will brine/marinate meat in minutes instead of hours. It works very well, but they are spendy. I think there is a cheap (relatively) one that was designed for home use but I can't remember the brand name off the top of my head.

Big Poppa sells one for $300. I'd buy one, but I'm not a rich man.

https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...rinade-express

lfurl43142 · 02-10-2013, 02:58 PM

My foodsaver came with a marinating container and a line that attaches to the unit to make the container a vacuum. You can marinate a couple of chicken breasts or steaks in there pretty quickly.

Hawg Father of Seoul · 02-10-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Q-Dat

I don't think the vacuum devices will work the same way. This is doing the opposite by creating pressure difference between the inside of the bottle and the inside of the meat. The pressure is forcing the liquid surrounding the meat into it until the pressure equalizes. A vacuum is only going to want to draw outward from the meat.

The vacuum ones work. And does not change the consistency of the meat.

IamMadMan · 02-10-2013, 04:59 PM

They make adapters for other vac sealers as well

gettinbasted · 02-10-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabin Fever

Big Poppa sells one for $300. I'd buy one, but I'm not a rich man.

https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...rinade-express

That's the one

Toast · 02-10-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Q-Dat

I don't think the vacuum devices will work the same way. This is doing the opposite by creating pressure difference between the inside of the bottle and the inside of the meat. The pressure is forcing the liquid surrounding the meat into it until the pressure equalizes. A vacuum is only going to want to draw outward from the meat.

Good point and you are right. Also, depending on how deep you take the vacuum, moisture will start boiling out of the mix. Very Cleaver Q-Dat!

BBQ_Steve · 02-10-2013, 05:23 PM

Wow. Great video, thanks for sharing.

Toast · 02-10-2013, 05:43 PM

One other thing that might be neat to try. Anyone have a old pressure cooker lying around? Even though it uses heat to produce pressure, It might be good for a brisket or whole chicken. Would have to play with the time though.

Q-Dat · 02-10-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Toast

One other thing that might be neat to try. Anyone have a old pressure cooker lying around? Even though it uses heat to produce pressure, It might be good for a brisket or whole chicken. Would have to play with the time though.

I was thinking maybe use a compression fitting on the stem thats in the lid to pressurize the pot with air and use a small ball valve to lock in the pressure. Then set the whole thing in the fridge for as long as it takes for the marinade to work its way all the way through the meat.

This is basically how they pressure treat lumber. If liquid can make its way all the way through a 2×4, then a brisket or pork butt should be easy.

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Q-Dat Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-03-08 Location: Pearl River LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't think the vacuum devices will work the same way. This is doing the opposite by creating pressure difference between the inside of the bottle and the inside of the meat. The pressure is forcing the liquid surrounding the meat into it until the pressure equalizes. A vacuum is only going to want to draw outward from the meat.

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Toast Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Shreveport, LA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	One other thing that might be neat to try. Anyone have a old pressure cooker lying around? Even though it uses heat to produce pressure, It might be good for a brisket or whole chicken. Would have to play with the time though. __________________ Cooking Equipment: Weber WSM Weber Spirit S-320 Charbroil Oilless Turkey Fryer Weber GA Wife LuzziAnn 1956 model. Maverick ET-732 Superfast LSU Purple Thermapen