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Brine the turkey?
We're getting a fresh turkey and I've never made one before!!
I've heard you shoul brine it
What does this do to the turkey? Does it make it salty?
Andddd how do I do this?? Any tired and true recipes out there??
Or so I just buy the package from William Sanoma??
Sorry for all the questions and not a great flow I'm at work stressing about this an my thoughts are all over
tia
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Posted 11/14/12 9:58 AM  |
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Re: Brine the turkey?
We've always brined the turkey ... and while not necessary, I do think it makes the meat more flavorful and juicy.
Not too salty, as most brines are counter balanced with sugar as well...
I don't know about the William Sanoma packcage - but this is a brine we use often:
2 cups Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
25 stalks celery (from 2 bunches), coarsely chopped
4 fresh or dried bay leaves
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 bunches fresh thyme
2 bunches fresh sage
1 bunch fresh parsley
In heavy large stockpot over high heat, bring 2 gallons water to boil. Stir in salt and sugar until completely dissolved. Remove from heat and add carrots, onions, celery, leeks, bay leaves, peppercorns, coriander seeds, red pepper flakes, thyme, sage, and parsley. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours - Or you can cool it down with lots of ice ... you don't want the liquid warm when you put the turkey in it.
Rinse turkey inside and out and pat dry. We put it in a large bucket, but my Mom has also used a cooler too... Put turkey in and if necessary, place large plate on top to keep turkey submerged in liquid. Allow turkey to brine for 12 hours, turning over once halfway through.
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| Posted 11/14/12 10:36 AM |
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jams92
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Re: Brine the turkey?
we brine our turkey also...
DH is the chef of the family, but im pretty sure all he used was the basics...salt, pepper, thyme, sage, parsley and bay leaves
he didnt use any veggies
we put it in a giant pot and left it in the fridge over night.
it helps keep the turkey moist and falvorful
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| Posted 11/14/12 11:58 AM |
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Brine the turkey?
I like Alton Brown's recipe for brining a turkey
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| Posted 11/14/12 1:07 PM |
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sfp0701
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Re: Brine the turkey?
There are instructions on skinnytaste for brining a turkey.
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| Posted 11/14/12 5:06 PM |
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NervousNell
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I'm not a fan of brining because we try to avoid extra sodium if possible
I feel like there is more than enough sodium in the thanksgiving meal as it is- I don't need to soak the turkey in salt too!
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| Posted 11/14/12 5:11 PM |
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computergirl
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Re: Brine the turkey?
Brining the turkey is nice, but totally optional.
I did it one year, with the Williams Sonoma package (not cheap, by the way!). I did think the turkey was a little extra juicy and flavorful, but not enough to justify the process of brining plus the cost of the brine kit. Have not done it since then.
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| Posted 11/14/12 5:16 PM |
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EricaAlt
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Re: Brine the turkey?
You get a fresh kosher turkey then you don't have to worry about brining it.
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| Posted 11/14/12 7:16 PM |
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mbg1007
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Re: Brine the turkey?
Posted by EricaAlt
You get a fresh kosher turkey then you don't have to worry about brining it.
This. I was watching the today show a few years ago and they actually said the best turkey to get was a kosher turkey bc you dont have to brine it and it comes out moister
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| Posted 11/14/12 9:36 PM |
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GinaR
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Re: Brine the turkey?
I have only done a turkey twice by myself. it was always a smaller turkey and organic. I have never brined one. I usually just rub butter on it with herbs and try to get it under the skin as well. And put carrots and potatos and onions in the pan with it and make sure to baste it a few times. It always comes out great! never dry - but that may be due to me using a smaller turkey, usually one for 6 people.
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| Posted 11/15/12 10:03 AM |
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butterfly20
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Brine the turkey?
I haven't done a turkey yet... will this year cause I got one from BJ's free...
I googled brine after Rachel Ray talked about it... then saw some reviews on allrecipe where it flopped for people... so I'm trying the regular way - found a recipe on here: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/homestyle-turkey-the-michigander-way-2/detail.aspx
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| Posted 11/15/12 12:20 PM |
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btrfly30
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Brine the turkey?
We always get a fresh turkey for Thanksgiving (since I was a kid - probably 30 years or so) and never brine it. Always comes out juicy.
Like a PP said - you can avoid the mess and process of brining by getting a Kosher turkey. Although I have gotten Kosher chicken and thought it was too salty.
I have never brined and I personally wouldn't brine for the first time with the Thanksgiving turkey - I would just be afraid of ruining it somehow.
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| Posted 11/17/12 11:42 PM |
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