I have a 5Gal. pickle bucket that I plan on using to brine a turkey. After I use it do I have to worry about sanitizing the bucket in any way before I use it again?
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I think I might wash it out with soap and hot water?
Anytime poultry touches anything, always wash before reuse. Poultry is bad stuff if not sanitized right
soap & water will not get all the bad guys u need to sanitize (chlorine solution) after washing
Herman
Herman
Will the chlorine smell stay on or in the plastic very long.
I have always used a 10 to 15 percent solution of clorox to water for cleanup. We always keep a spritzing bottle of the stuff nearby. It's become second nature to grab and use after any operation dealing with meat, especially poultry. Also I've never encountered an aftertaste or even odor once rinsed and dried.
I would make sure to sanitize the bucket very good before using the bucket again after the poultry. I also use the Clorox and water to clean. I brew and bottle my own beer (another hobby) and sanitizing is the most important thing when brewing. I use 1 cup of Clorox to 5 gallons of water. I let it soak for 1/2 hour then rinse with hot water. Zero aftertaste or odor from the Clorox in my plastic fermenting bucket.
Thank you all for the advise.
Arthur
Arthur
I use a trash can liner in the bucket. When done, just toss the liner. No mess, no fuss.
ncguy
trash can liners are not rated for food use, & there are a lot of nasty chemicals in plastic trash bags. however they do sell special cook in bags that are food rated and do notleech chemicals. I use for these for my brinin.
RT64
trash can liners are not rated for food use, & there are a lot of nasty chemicals in plastic trash bags. however they do sell special cook in bags that are food rated and do notleech chemicals. I use for these for my brinin.
RT64