Brine in metal pot?

CB · 10-29-2009, 05:47 PM

I got a question from a reader about using a standard stock pot for brining. Says he "always heard" that one shouldn't use metal for this purpose.

I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer - so maybe I missed something in chemistry class - but I'd never heard of this before. Of course cast iron or aluminum would be out - right? - but why not use a large Revere Ware type stainless steel stock pot?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Psyco Realm · 10-29-2009, 06:42 PM

I always use GLASS. I would not use plastic either cause of pte's. but never use metal

Quote: of course, if you dont get dinner squirrel, you're been outsmarted by a rodent.

Captain Dave · 10-29-2009, 07:17 PM

I use my galvanized pot.

txschutte · 10-29-2009, 07:40 PM

I've always heard not to use metal. But I do use clean five gal buckets for it. Would the salt in the brine cause a nasty reaction with aluminum??

CB · 10-29-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by txschutte

Would the salt in the brine cause a nasty reaction with aluminum??

I'm thinking the salt and the dash of vinegar I sometimes use would be problematic with bare metal like aluminum - but never been afraid of stainless steel. You know, one of the standard True Value Revere Ware stock pots...not one of the fancy ones. (I never could understand why someone needs a $300 Calphalon stock pot in which to boil water.)

Kevin · 10-29-2009, 08:29 PM

A "non reactive" vessel is usually recommended for brining. Aluminum is out. Cast Iron too. I use stainless steel. Plastic meat lugs for seasoning sausage.

CraigC · 10-29-2009, 08:52 PM

Ditto on the stainless.

Craig

Savannahsmoker · 10-29-2009, 09:06 PM

I use a plastic pail made for cooking stainless steel. Stainless Steel for about 50 years now I think it might be ok.

CB · 10-29-2009, 09:10 PM

thanks all - good to have some folks to go to when something is in question.

10-29-2009, 05:47 PM	#1
CB On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-11-07 Location: Seattle Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Brine in metal pot? I got a question from a reader about using a standard stock pot for brining. Says he "always heard" that one shouldn't use metal for this purpose. I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer - so maybe I missed something in chemistry class - but I'd never heard of this before. Of course cast iron or aluminum would be out - right? - but why not use a large Revere Ware type stainless steel stock pot? Thanks in advance for your thoughts. __________________ [SIZE=2][B] [SIZE=3][COLOR=Navy][FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][SIZE=3][U]CB[/U]_____________ [/SIZE][/I][/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE][/B][/SIZE]RED 3-Burner & Urban Grill Quantum 3-Burner & Urban Grill Silver & H2O Smokers Double Chef Smoker CB940X Charcoal Grill The Big Easy Oil-less Turkey Fryer Big Easy Smoker-Roaster-Grill Outdoor Stove-Top & Smoker Rambler on-the-go! grill

10-29-2009, 07:17 PM	#3
Captain Dave is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-29-09 Location: Beechgrove, Tn. 37018 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use my galvanized pot. __________________ Thanks for noticing

10-29-2009, 07:40 PM	#4
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, NE USA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've always heard not to use metal. But I do use clean five gal buckets for it. Would the salt in the brine cause a nasty reaction with aluminum?? __________________ "Bring it on, you bananna thong wearing killer of brisket!"-Chambers If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. I'm such a ZERO. Team Whosoever Q If a man looks lustfully at eggs and bacon, he has already committed breakfast in his heart.

10-29-2009, 08:29 PM	#6
Kevin Moderator Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A "non reactive" vessel is usually recommended for brining. Aluminum is out. Cast Iron too. I use stainless steel. Plastic meat lugs for seasoning sausage. __________________ Kevin

10-29-2009, 08:52 PM	#7
CraigC Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-06-09 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ditto on the stainless. Craig __________________ Gas is an abomination!

10-29-2009, 06:42 PM	#2
Psyco Realm On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-11-09 Location: temple city, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I always use GLASS. I would not use plastic either cause of pte's. but never use metal Quote: of course, if you dont get dinner squirrel, you're been outsmarted by a rodent.

10-29-2009, 09:06 PM	#8
Savannahsmoker Got Wood. Join Date: 07-12-09 Location: Savannah, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use a plastic pail made for cooking stainless steel. Stainless Steel for about 50 years now I think it might be ok.

10-29-2009, 09:10 PM	#9
CB On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-11-07 Location: Seattle Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thanks all - good to have some folks to go to when something is in question. __________________ [SIZE=2][B] [SIZE=3][COLOR=Navy][FONT=Comic Sans MS][I][SIZE=3][U]CB[/U]_____________ [/SIZE][/I][/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE][/B][/SIZE]RED 3-Burner & Urban Grill Quantum 3-Burner & Urban Grill Silver & H2O Smokers Double Chef Smoker CB940X Charcoal Grill The Big Easy Oil-less Turkey Fryer Big Easy Smoker-Roaster-Grill Outdoor Stove-Top & Smoker Rambler on-the-go! grill

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