Watch our simple step-by-step tutorial in The Briner Jr
Simply fill your Briner Jr with water, place your food, lock plate, and immersion cooking machine into the water, set it to the exact temperature of your need, and thats it. Sit back to watch your food cook perfectly every time without fail. We put together everything you need to Sous Vide inside one vessel.
No vacuum sealer required! We recommend the water immersion method: slowly lower the bag into the water, allowing pressure to naturally push out the surrounding air. Once the air has been removed, seal the bag and you're ready to cook.

1. Add your airtight sealed food of choice to The Briner Jr

2. Press lock plate down into vessel ensuring food is completely underneath the water surface.
Twist lock plate to secure in place.

3. Attach Immersion Circulator to the side of The Briner Jr
The lock plate fits immersion circulators up to three inches in diameter
That's it you're ready to go and brine like the pros!
A Briner Jr and lock plate of course!
1. Water
2. Food of your choice
3. Zipper lock bag, or any airtight sealed bag will work (We like to use freezer bags the best)
4. Immersion cooking machine
That's all you need to start cooking like the pros!
No vacuum sealer needed.
The NEW lock plate allows for an immersion circulator to attach to the edge and sit inside The Briner Jr. All while keeping your food completely submerged under the water bath without any extra tools.
More usable space means you can cook more food with fewer accessories.
No extra mess = no extra stress.. or dishes!
Oil and season steak to taste and place inside an airtight sealed bag
(We prefer salt, pepper, and garlic powder)
For rare steak, set temperature of water bath to 121ºF - 128ºF
Medium rare: 129ºF - 134ºF
Medium: 135ºF - 144ºF
Medium well: 145ºF - 155ºF
Well done: 156ºF
Allow to cook 1 - 4 hours in water bath
Cautiously remove from The Briner Jr and sear at a high temperature on each side to achieve the best texture and a crispy exterior
Garnish with fresh rosemary and butter if desired
For best results brine using The Briner Classic Brine Mix 15-30 minutes, rinse with water, and pat dry
Oil and season salmon to your preference and place inside an airtight sealed bag
(We recommend salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, hint of dill, splash of lemon juice)
For thinner filets Sous Vide for half an hour to 45 minutes
Thicker filets can stay in the water bath up to one hour
For softer, starting to flake filet set water bath to 115ºF
Tender, moist, and flakey: 120ºF
Firm, moist, and flakey: 130ºF
Remove with care and sear on high heat for a crispy exterior, or broil at a high temperature
Garnish with lemon wedge and fresh dill if preferred
For maximum flavor brine using The Briner Classic Brine Mix 15-30 minutes, rinse with water, and pat dry
Oil and season fish to taste and place inside an airtight sealed bag
(We enjoy salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and parsley)
For thinner filets Sous Vide for half an hour to 45 minutes
Thicker filets can stay in the water bath no longer than one hour
For softer, starting to flake filet set water bath to 115ºF
Tender, and flakey: 120ºF
Firm, and flakey: 130ºF
Remove with heat protection and sear on high heat for a crispy exterior, or broil at a high temperature
Garnish with lemon wedge and fresh parsley if favored
For the best flavor slice pork into medallion sized pieces, then brine using The Briner Classic Brine Mix for 1 - 4 hours, rinse with water, and pat dry
Oil and season pork to desire and place inside an airtight sealed bag
(We recommend salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a sprinkle of brown sugar)
The prepackaged, pre-seasoned tenderloins work just as well (And make life easier!)
Set the water bath temperature for
Medium-rare pork tenderloins: 130ºF
Medium pork tenderloin: 140ºF
Medium-well pork tenderloin: 150ºF
Well-done pork tenderloin: 160ºF
Cook pork tenderloin(s) for 1 - 4 hours in the water bath
Carefully remove and sear on high heat flipping each side for a crispy exterior
Garnish with sauce or glaze of your choice and a sprinkle of fresh rosemary or parsley depending on your taste
Oil and season filet mignon to preference and place inside an airtight sealed bag
(We enjoy salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and some rosemary)
For rare steak, set temperature of water bath to 121ºF - 128ºF
Medium rare: 129ºF - 134ºF
Medium: 135ºF - 144ºF
Medium well: 145ºF - 155ºF
Well done: 156ºF
Sous Vide Time Depending on Thickness - 1 inch thick steak - 1 hour
1.5 inch thick steak - 1 hour, 45 minutes
2 inch thick steak - 3 hours
2.5 inch thick steak 4 hours, 15 minutes
Remove from Briner Jr with caution and sear at a high temperature for best texture and crispy exterior, ensuring to get all sides
Garnish with fresh rosemary and butter if enjoyed
Oil or butter and season carrots to taste and place inside an airtight sealed bag
(We prefer salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, sprinkle of brown sugar, and a couple butter squares)
Place into water bath and set temperature to 183ºF
Cook carrots for about one hour for firm texture
Cook for 1.5 hours for slightly soft texture
Cook for 2 hours for very soft carrots
Drain and remove bag from The Briner Jr with caution and give a quick sear in a pan until liquid turns into a nice glaze, stirring constantly
Garnish with parsley if preferred
First, refer to your immersion circulator instruction manual for in detail instructions about use and safety
Water Levels - Always ensure water level is between the MIN and MAX section lines on your immersion circulator unit before turning the unit on
CAUTION Heat Hazard - Always use proper protection such as oven mitts when handling cooking vessel and locking plates; Hot water and steam may cause burns
No Direct Food Contact - Food should never touch the sous vide machine or water bath directly. All food must be sealed in food safe bags
Use food-safe, heat-safe bags only - We find that gallon freezer safe bags work just fine!
Do Not Submerge Top of Immersion Circulator in Liquid - Avoid electrical shock - Do not immerse plug, cord, top, or upper body of the cooking device in the water or other liquids
Use with compatible immersion circulators only - Up to three inch diameters
Only recommended for use inside The Briner Jr vessel with The Sous Vide Lock Plate
Keep away from children during use, cooking vessel may be heavy when full and warm to the touch
The Lock Plate will ensure food stays completely submerged underneath the water while cooking
Do not consume raw food - Use a thermometer after removing food from the water bath to ensure safety


The Sous Vide Cooking Lock Plate is Here!!
Do more than just brine - cook in The Briner Jr today!
New design, new purpose, available now.
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