I can either brine my turkey tonight or tomorrow night (I don't have time to do it in the morning). I'd prefer to brine it for a full 24 hours, but then I would leave it in the fridge post-brine overnight.
I need to start cooking the turkey on Thursday mid-morning, so i'll only get 12 hours or so in the brine if i start it after work tomorrow.
Which is best?
2007-11-20 14:42:08 · 10 answers · asked by AME 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
If you brine turkey that long make sure your brine strength is OK for that length of time or you'll have a salty bird. Std is 6-12 hrs for longer add 1/2 the salt -sugar. If you dry and store the rinsed , brined, dried turkey in the fridge uncovered overnight the skin will dry out and yield a nice crispy skin.
2007-11-20 15:13:56 · answer #1 · answered by ken G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The turkey is completely okay sitting in cold water overnight. You can brine it tomorrow... just make sure the water is cold at all times. That way you will brine it for 24 hours and no need for the fridge overnight. Another option is to brine it in a large pan and put that in the fridge overnight.
2007-11-20 22:45:42 · answer #2 · answered by Robin Sparkles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The recipe and directions are on the Food Network's website. Just click the link on the photo of a turkey they have on their newsletter. I was sure they said 24 hours on the Thanksgiving special, but the recipe says to brine it for 6 hours. You don't want to over-do the brining because it may taste too salty if you do. It also instructs you to rinse off the turkey in cool water after brining. Read it carefully. I'm doing mine this evening. Have fun.
http://www.foodnetwork.com
2007-11-20 23:13:42 · answer #3 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whatever brining you can do is great! Smother that baby in butter and by all means use, Janes crazy mixed up salt. You can buy this salt at a big grocery store. Makes your mouth water!
2007-11-20 22:49:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Brine?
No Brine.
I never have brined a turkey (or heard of that) my whole life.
2007-11-20 22:47:30 · answer #5 · answered by pinkstealth 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've never brined a turkey in my entire life, and mine are always tender and juicy. Don't brine the turkey.
2007-11-20 22:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I have to suggest no brine at all.Depending on who all you are feeding...the salt was way too much for me and it wasn't any better or jucier...just salty.
2007-11-20 22:45:01 · answer #7 · answered by ugh192 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let it sit for flavor
2007-11-20 22:44:26 · answer #8 · answered by Pooh is Fresh Boi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.masterstech-home.com/The_Kitchen/Articles/TurkeyTalk.html
2007-11-20 22:44:45 · answer #9 · answered by mayhap 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sound like a mistake to me***************************
2007-11-20 22:44:49 · answer #10 · answered by rebshel 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋