Injections and brines season meat from the inside and help it stay juicy through a long cook. An injection is a seasoned liquid pushed into the meat with a syringe; a brine is a salty soak the meat sits in for hours. This range covers Butchers Axe injections for beef, pork, lamb and chicken, Meat Church's chicken injection and Bird Baptism poultry brine, and a Smoke on Wheels pork marinade. Shipping is a flat $10 Australia-wide.
Which injection or brine should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Beef Injection | Butchers Axe | Injection / cool as (0/11) | Brisket, beef cheeks |
| Pork Injection | Butchers Axe | Injection / cool as (0/11) | Pork shoulder, pulled pork, ribs |
| Lamb Injection | Butchers Axe | Injection / cool as (0/11) | Lamb shoulder, leg, wild game |
| Chicken Injection / Brine | Butchers Axe | Injection or brine / cool as (0/11) | Whole birds, pieces, turkey |
| T-Bird's Chicken Injection | Meat Church | Injection / cool as (0/11) | Whole chooks, thighs, turkey |
| Bird Baptism Poultry Brine | Meat Church | Brine / cool as (0/11) | Whole turkey, chicken, wings |
| Pork Marinade & Injection | Smoke on Wheels | Marinade or injection / mild (2/11) | Pork shoulder, brisket, wings |
How to inject meat
- Mix as directed. Powder injections like Butchers Axe are dissolved in water or stock first. Follow the ratio on the pack.
- Inject in a grid. Push the needle in with the grain, about every 2 to 3 cm, and squeeze gently as you pull out.
- Rest before the rub. Wipe off any spills, then apply your rub. Injecting a few hours ahead, or the night before, gives the flavour time to spread.
- Keep it cold. Inject straight from the fridge and keep the meat chilled until it goes on.
- Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
How to brine a chicken or turkey
Dissolve the brine in water as directed, submerge the bird fully, and keep it in the fridge or an esky with ice. A whole chicken usually needs a few hours, a whole turkey overnight. Rinse or pat dry, then let the skin dry uncovered in the fridge before cooking for crisper skin. One bag of Bird Baptism does a whole turkey.
Injection vs brine: which is better?
Injection is faster and gets flavour deep into thick cuts like brisket and pork shoulder. Brining suits whole birds and lean cuts and seasons evenly, but takes longer and more fridge space. The Butchers Axe Chicken Injection / Brine does either job.
Are injections gluten free?
Meat Church Bird Baptism lists gluten free and no MSG. The Butchers Axe injections may contain gluten, soy, dairy and nuts. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
Shop by maker with Butchers Axe and Meat Church, or browse marinades, cures and brines, brisket and chicken.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy meat injection in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks meat injections and brines from Butchers Axe, Meat Church and Smoke on Wheels, including beef, pork, lamb and chicken injections and Bird Baptism poultry brine, and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.
How long before cooking should you inject meat?
Inject a few hours before cooking, or the night before for big cuts like brisket and pork shoulder, and keep the meat in the fridge. That gives the flavour time to spread through the meat.
Should I inject or brine a turkey?
Both work. A brine like Meat Church Bird Baptism seasons the whole bird evenly overnight, while an injection is quicker and gets flavour deep into the breast.
Do you put rub on after injecting?
Yes. Inject first, wipe off any spills, then apply your rub as normal. The injection seasons the inside and the rub builds the bark.
Is Meat Church Bird Baptism gluten free?
Meat Church Bird Baptism Poultry Brine lists gluten free and no MSG. Check the ingredient list on the product page, because recipes can change.