Turkey basters are not only used during the fall holidays, but also to baste any meal or to use in baking and other applications as well. If you need a turkey baster last minute or are in a rural area without a store with a turkey baster, you can make your own with a few simple steps.
Instructions
1. Gather the needed supplies. This should include a water or other small balloon, a straw and a small blade based knife. If you don't have these items, find something with a long hollow tube and something that can trap air in it to create suction such as a straw and nasal aspirator.
2. Cut 10cm off one end of the straw. Try to make the cut as straight and clean as possible. A jagged end could create problems for attaching the water balloon to the end. It could also poke a hole in the balloon, and thus not allow suction to be generated.
3. Attach the water balloon to the end of the straw by stretching the neck slightly and putting it over the end of the straw. The elasticity of the neck of the balloon should be enough to hold it on, but if it isn't, try using a little tape or a rubber band.
4. Use the homemade turkey baster for basting your bird with butter, marinade or other sauces. Remember, don't use anything larger than the tip of the straw or it will not suck up in the straw, such as chunks of garlic or other herbs.
Tags: turkey baster, balloon straw, water balloon
