Lots of people are brining turkey's this year. What does brining do, you say? Brining adds moisture and flavor to the bird. How do you cook the bird after brining it? You can cook your turkey any way you wish, you can fry it, roast it, smoke it and the turkey will still be moist and flavorful. How long does the brining process take? You can brine the turkey from 8-12 hours and what's important to remember is that the turkey should be flipped at the half way point; so if you plan to brine for 8 hours; your turkey should be flipped at the 4 hour mark. Where can you get a brining recipe? There are tons of brining recipes online. Pick a recipe that reflects how you want your bird to taste.
I enjoy a traditional tasting bird, so here is the brine I will make for my bird. By the way, I am working on the brine this evening so my turkey will brine overnight and be ready for roasting when I am ready to roast it.
Brine:
4 qts. of chicken stock
1 cup of salt
2 bay leafs
1 tsp. pepper corns
4 smashed garlic cloves
4-6 twigs of thyme
8-10 twigs of fresh parsley
1 cup of honey
Place all of these items together in a very large stock pot and heat until all has dissolved, once dissolved let the brine cool before placing the turkey in it. You may need to add so water so that the turkey is at least half way covered. Make sure your turkey will comfortably fit and if it doesn't find a bucket that may meet your needs.
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