Chicken test.

pgprescott · July 2015

I've done a few locally raised free range birds. I have brined them all in my Briner. They have been hands down the best chicken I've ever had. I am wondering if it's the brine, birds, or combination of both. I suspect the later. Those birds are the only ones I've bothered to brine, until now. I just trimmed some hind quarters and dropped them in my small Briner. A few hours in the brine bucket and we will see. More to come.

Philly35 · July 2015

Chicken and beer. Sounds good.

pgprescott · July 2015

Philly35 said:

Chicken and beer. Sounds good.

They appear very comfortable together.

grege345 · July 2015

You need help drinking that beer?

pgprescott · July 2015

grege345 said:

You need help drinking that beer?

I always keep a large and broad selection on hand for that very reason. Anytime.

Legume · July 2015

Damn nice beer fridge there. I guess the saying 'top shelf' holds true.

leo123 · July 2015

What time do you want us all over?

SmokingPiney · July 2015

Yeah, we can help you with that beer and the chicken.

pgprescott · July 2015

It's about 110 heat index. Not convinced I am stocked up enough. Sure is nice and cold going down.

pgprescott · July 2015

Out of the Briner and on the sheet pan. Back to the fridge for a bit. I think I will use the Greek seasoning from John Henry.

pgprescott · July 2015

A little adult beverage and a stick while waiting to start dinner.

Jstroke · July 2015

Its humid here in ohio so that beer fridge looks wonderful. I'll be right over. I never met an egger I didnt have lots of things in common with.

pgprescott · July 2015

Jstroke said:

Its humid here in ohio so that beer fridge looks wonderful. I'll be right over. I never met an egger I didnt have lots of things in common with.

Sounds good. I have family in Newark. My brother sent his boys through OSU.

pgprescott · July 2015

Yep. I confirmed it. You gotta really keep a good pace in this heat.

SpartanPride · July 2015

That looks like a good day so far. Two wine fridges too! You are certainly ready for everyone to come over!

JohnH12 · July 2015

Do what you want with the chicken but don't kiss it! Our wonderful gubment say NO KISSING your chicken.
http://www.opb.org/news/article/npr-chicken-owners-brood-over-cdc-advice-not-to-kiss-cuddle-birds/
I wonder how much that study cost us.

pgprescott · July 2015

Chicken is on along with some foil taters.

GulfCoastSmoker · July 2015

Birds look good. A couple things extra that I do now that seems to make a lot of difference, is inject a butter/apple juice/Worcestershire mixture. You can buy a injector at Walmart for like 5 bucks And I make sure to lift the skin up and try and get a good coating of rub on the meat under the skin. Good work on the brine, I think that makes a big difference too. Lovin the Busch Light

pgprescott · July 2015

GulfCoastSmoker said:

Birds look good. A couple things extra that I do now that seems to make a lot of difference, is inject a butter/apple juice/Worcestershire mixture. You can buy a injector at Walmart for like 5 bucks And I make sure to lift the skin up and try and get a good coating of rub on the meat under the skin. Good work on the brine, I think that makes a big difference too. Lovin the Busch Light

The only beer that can say it's name when you open the can....."Busch"
thanks.

pgprescott · July 2015

Ok, I'm full now.

Nanook · July 2015

Excellent!

grege345 · July 2015

good day of egging

BIll-W221 · July 2015

Did it pass the test ???

pgprescott · July 2015

Well, I have concluded that the brine is the most important component. The chicken was very good. I will say, the locally raised free range chickens were a bit better. However, they were more than double the cost. If you really want to treat yourself or impress someone the brine with the free range chickens is the ticket. If you are looking to improve your everyday chicken game, get a Briner bucket and a good brine. I'm a believer. I have injected chicken in the past with good results, but I will say the brine is better IMO. Anyway, chicken and the Egg were obviously made for each other. thanks all

Jeepster47 · July 2015

Damn ... the invite must have gotten held up in the mail again. Looks good - as usual - my friend.

Couple questions ... never seen a tea strainer used on beer ... care to explain?

I use a large zip-lock bag to brine chicken. When filled, it goes in the lowest drawer in the fridge. What would be the advantage of the Briner Bucket over my approach?

pgprescott · July 2015

Jeepster47 said:

Damn ... the invite must have gotten held up in the mail again. Looks good - as usual - my friend.

Couple questions ... never seen a tea strainer used on beer ... care to explain?

I use a large zip-lock bag to brine chicken. When filled, it goes in the lowest drawer in the fridge. What would be the advantage of the Briner Bucket over my approach?

I sent the pigeons with a note. Damn pigeons.
The beer tool is the "turtle". Like the back of a spoon, it helps keep the dissimilar liquids from mixing when pouring layered drinks.
I would say that convenience and maybe effectiveness would make the Briner my choice. Obviously the bags work, as you can attest. The bucket has a disc which locks into molded slots in the side of the bucket which keeps the food totally submerged in the brine. No flipping or weighting down the food. It also is molded plastic with a lid. No leaks or really potential for leaks. Two sizes available for whatever you would like to brine. You do need room in your fridge for the bucket. For me, no issue. For others, the bags may be a better choice.
I like the locking disc innovation and the ease at which I can do my prep and then store it or move it around. No spills or leaks etc. For years people have used a five gallon pale and weighted the food down. This bucket solves the weighting down issue and has a nice lid to boot. Just another gadget that is not a necessity, but does what it says.

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