How to Brine a Turkey Video

How to Brine a Turkey

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In this video, you’ll learn how to brine a Thanksgiving turkey, the surprisingly simple secret to getting juicy, flavorful, very moist roast turkey. W... See moree’ll show you to how to make saltwater brines that actually helps the turkey hold its juices. Brining a turkey couldn’t be easier. All you need is a large pot, water, and salt. Of course, you can also add extra ingredients like brown sugar, black pepper, or fresh herbs, which will infuse even more flavor into the turkey. You’ll learn how long to store the soaking turkey in the fridge and get tips on rinsing and patting the bird nice and dry before roasting, grilling, or smoking your turkey. It’s simple! Find top-rated recipes for roast turkey. And before you tackle this year’s Thanksgiving dinner, check out more helpful Thanksgiving videos >>

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Tivadoc

Jan 20, 2013 3:01 PM

I brine my turkeys and pork roasts in a small cooler. Who has enough space in the fridge for that giant pot, especially near the holiday? Make enough brine to cover the bird and then add a small bag of ice. Snap the lid tight and the temperature will stay in the "safe zone" all night. Additionally, you can wrap the finished bird in foil and rest it in the same cooler, holding the temperature for a good hour. Put newspaper in the cooler to collect juices. This is a nice trick while waiting for late guests.