Malcolm bird brine

[NJBBQnewb]

I’m charge of thanksgiving turkey this year and going to be feeding people with celiacs disease (need gluten free or they get sick). Does anyone know if Malcolm Reed’s bird brine would be safe for them? If not, does anyone else have an alternative brine they like to use? TIA!!

 

[smokeisgood]

Email Malcolm and ask him.

 

[Markov]

"Ingredients: Salt, sugar, whole peppercorns, garlic, onion, rosemary, bay leaves, sage, thyme, lemon peel."

Don't see why not? I don't imagine most brines including wheat products but if you want to be absolutely sure make your own with just use salt and water, or dry brine with just salt and then use herbs and spices as you see fit.

 

[WilliamKY]

Malcolm answers many questions on his site but they may not be timely because I'm sure he is busy. Something of this importance I would guess would be answered relatively quickly though. Good luck.

 

[SkaterSmoker]

I’m charge of thanksgiving turkey this year and going to be feeding people with celiacs disease (need gluten free or they get sick). Does anyone know if Malcolm Reed’s bird brine would be safe for them? If not, does anyone else have an alternative brine they like to use? TIA!!

I have a gluten allergy and to be safe I would confirm with Malcolm that's there's no risk of cross contamination (i.e. they package gluten containing items on the same line or area). One little spec of gluten will get me sick. To be safe, I would go with one that has the "gluten free" label. I've used Meat Church's with no issues or you can make your own.

Also, I would have a separate prep area, with separate utensils and dedicated counter space, scrub any cooking surfaces/grills you'll be using, etc. to minimize any risk of cross contamination. I know it's a pain to be that careful, but you'll have happy guest. And, if you let them know the precautions you took, they'll enjoy that turkey 100 times more feeling confident they won't get sick.

 

[SirPorkaLot]

My wife is also gluten intolerant.
All our products are gluten free.
Including our Harvest Brine

 

[IamMadMan]

By the list of ingredients it looks good, but we don't know what transpired in mixing / Packaging.

Harvest Brine from Naturiffic is also a great Dry Brine; I've used it many times with exceptional results on poultry and pork.



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DRY Brines - Basic dry brine ratio: Rule of thumb: 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt per pound of meat. Sugars are sometimes added to help cut the sharpness of salt and to enhance flavor. Also add your aromatics and herbs.

 

[NJBBQnewb]

Thanks everyone!! Appreciate all the suggestions. His ingredients are in fact GF, but not packaged in a GF facility, so not gonna chance it. Figures I have 2 bottles of it but I’ll use em some other time. Thanks again and happy thanksgiving to all!