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brine or not?

shortbreadlover — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 21:50:54 GMT

i like to dry brine my turkey. i rub it wit salt and ten wrap it in plastic wrap for 24 hours. i also dust the skin with qa mixture of corn starch and baking powder . this helps the skin get golden and crisp.

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Sooner — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 21:54:33 GMT

We don't brine. I have never had a problem with a dried out or unsatisfactory turkey either. I just can't see it would make that much differene and it seems like a big mess to me.

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Mothertrucker — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 22:50:59 GMT

Been dry brining for about 6 years now- easy, no muss, no fuss and I think far superior to liquid brine..plus you can do it faster and when the bird isnt totally thawed..I do it with chickens too!

Crispy skin, moist meat and it cooks so much faster..I usually have to add some stock to the roasting pan though, not as many juices, I guess cause they are all in the bird! LOL!

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candys mine — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 22:52:19 GMT

Don't brine here. Did a brine once came out tasty but not the same as usual so the vote was go back to tradition. DO do the herb butter rub under the skin. Everyone likes it.

Started The BIG THAW today.

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sunshine45 — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 23:38:53 GMT

no brining.....we follow a very traditional recipe for our bird and our dressing......dont want to change the flavor at all. we never have a dry bird.

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bmorechick — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 01:30:47 GMT

No brine but dry rub the night before...crushed sage, rosemary n thyme mixed in melted butter and olive oil. Rub the bird inside and out. Delicious flavor and beautiful color. I cook a separate turkey breast as well and season the same.

Enjoy your meal everyone!

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mustang66lady — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 05:09:01 GMT

We usually deep fry our turkey. We tried brining one year and really saw no difference between that and just injecting our bird prior to frying. It was a huge mess and extra work that didn't produce anything that we weren't already getting. Haven't done it since. Not saying it wasn't good-just seemed to be more work than our traditional method.

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gardenman — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 11:07:01 GMT

I tend to buy the "self-basting" turkeys that come pre-injected, so brining is unnecessary and even counterproductive.

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denisemb — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 05:34:10 GMT

We brined a few years and DID see a difference in oven roasting.

We then switched to using our trusty Ronco Rotissiere (with heavier seasoning and basting often) and found Nirvana.

Now, for the two of us, we order dinner from our local restaurant.

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SeasonedCitizen — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 18:33:47 GMT

Have bought a pre brined turkey and/or breast the last several years from Trader Jo's. Have been very pleased. These are turkey's that have never been frozen.