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Serving Size 1 (1051g) Recipe makes 12 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 turkey |
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| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 18882mg | 786% | |
| Potassium 3mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 0.0g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% | |
| Sugars 0.0g | ||
| Protein 0.0g | 0% | |
How to Brine a Ginormous Turkey
By: Secret Agent
Oct 19, 2009
This is an easy overnight brine for your Big Bird or even a couple of smaller birds. The secret is your picnic cooler. Cook time is brine time. If you are brining a chicken reduce the brine time to 2 - 4 hours. I don't add spices to the brine at all since I don't want to mask the flavor of the bird. This works on any poultry.
SERVES 12 -16 , 1 turkey
Ingredients
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1 (10 lb) bag ice (more or less)
- 2 gallons filtered water (chlorine free)
- 2 cups kosher salt
- 1 turkey, any size that fits into your cooler
Directions
1
Line a big picnic cooler with a food grade plastic bag.2
Boil water and salt together until all salt is dissolved and cool in fridge several hours.3
Wash turkey inside and out and place into cooler. Cover with ice and pour brine over all. Let turkey brine overnight making sure the cooler stays closed and adding ice if needed.4
Rinse bird and continue with your recipe . Your turkey will be moist, flavorful and tender!
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From: HeatherN
On Nov 18, 2009
What a great idea!! I wish I had read this tip 2 years ago when I had a 22 lb turkey to brine. I could barely fit the stupid thing in the sink to rinse it. I'm not having Thanksgiving here this year, but I'll definitely keep this handy for the next time. Thanks!!
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