It can also be foamed to provide exceptional insulation properties. Foamed or expanded polystyrene EPS is used for products such as meat trays, egg cartons and coffee cups.
It is also used for packaging and protecting appliances, electronics and other sensitive products. Other denotes plastics made from other types of resin or from several resins mixed together. These usually cannot be recycled. Another important type of plastic is polycarbonate , a clear shatter-resistant material used in restaurant food storage containers and the Rubbermaid Premier line of stain-resistant home food storage containers.
Why do we need different types of plastics, anyway? This excerpt from the American Plastics Council website explains it well. Likewise, while plastics are all related, each resin has attributes that make it best suited to a particular application. Plastics make this possible because as a material family they are so versatile.
This is not true. These materials can withstand the salt, acids e. Look for the Food Safe symbol on the bottom of the container shown in first two photos above. When in doubt, ask the seller or manufacturer if the container is made of food grade plastic. Sometimes brining in a food grade plastic bag is more convenient and takes less space in the refrigerator than using a bulky plastic container.
Regular Ziploc bags can be used safely for brining. The one-gallon size can be used for small cuts of meat like pork chops, chicken pieces, while the two-gallon size will accommodate a whole or butterflied chicken. Just put the meat in the bag, add the brine, zip the top, and place in a mixing bowl in the fridge for support and to catch any leaks.
For items like a whole turkey, large food grade plastic bags will do the trick. These thick, sturdy bags are designed to store anything, including food, and are made of the same food grade plastic as regular Ziploc bags.
They include built-in handles and a pleated bottom that allows the bag stand up on its own. Another product is Reynolds Oven Bag for Turkey. They also make smaller ones for chicken which would work for smaller cuts of meat. I do find the SS pots are easier for me to move around and they don't seen to want to buckle or fold up with I try and move them.
Mopping is not one of my favorite jobs for spills. For things like chicken, pork butts, and what not I use the 3 gallon bags, briskets fit a 5 gallon bag with room to spare, and you can put two 20 lb. Very easy to use and they keep the mess and clean up to a minimum! Even though I agree that the bag idea is a good one, I have a hard time that it is a "one time" use item. Especially since it is an item that can't be recycled like foil can be.
I've always wondered how many here actually recycle the foil that they use. KathrynN said:. JIRodriguez said:. Guess they figured all the turkey baking was over until next year. I snagged all they had at that price.
It was the Reynolds brand name ones too! I'm set for brining bags for a while. Watch you local stores after Thanksgiving and Christmas. You might get lucky. You must log in or register to reply here. Log in Your name or email address. Latest posts. You can also add your own herbs and seasonings to make your own rub and enhance the flavors even further.
Mix 1 oz of sodium nitrite 6. Can you brine meat in an aluminum pot? Category: food and drink barbecues and grilling. Aluminium is not recommended for much of anything in the kitchen outside it makes a great foil, mixing a brine in it is OK as long as the meat is not brined in the aluminium container.
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