Kitchen

[reiki604]

Has anyone tried the brined turkey from Trader Joe? It's more expensive than the turkey's in the supermarket but those are not brined. Is it worth it?

TIA

[spot555]

YES....totally worth it. They are juicy & moist & very tasty. 

It's better to spend more $$ on good-quality meat/poultry rather than focusing on price. 

[grandma2pkmh]

@reiki604  We have bought one for the last 4 years and think they are worth the extra cost.  Very moist after cooking.

[I am still oxox]

Does the brine add any taste to the turkey or just moisture

[spot555]

No, you can't taste anything "extra".  It also helps to make an excellent gravy.

[TexasMom1]

I just bought one at my TJs. Thanks for the heads up! I assume you rinse the turkey before baking? 

[spot555]

Yes, I always rinse the turkey before cooking. 

[Tigriss]

A brined turkey is very moist. Just remember to rinse it very well to get the salt/brine off.

[TexasMom1]

Could you all share how you actually season the turkey after it is well rinsed? Do you loosen the skin and rub a herbed butter mixture underneath? Season with more herbs? This is my first time for a TJ brined turkey. Oil the outside skin? Any hints would be greatly appreciated!

[BuckeyeNut]

Can this brined turkey be used in a fryer? I’ve brined them at home for years, but would love to skip this step if I could use one already brined.