stop trying to be perfect. everyone should be grateful of the fact that you're doing it while they sit around. bite the bullet and let your local supermarket cook the turkey for you. it'll be our little secret | |
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Brining is the easiest method to ensure a juicy bird. You basically are just throwing salt, sugar and other things like onions & fruit peels into some water with the bird and leaving it. It's not much effort at all.
Savory Turkey Brine
This turkey brine gets a portion of its salt from vegetable stock. The combination of spices and herbs will give your turkey a rich flavor.
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesYield: Makes about 1 gallon of brineIngredients:
Preparation:In a large pot combine vegetable stock, salt, sugar, and herbs over a medium heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the salt is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Add cold water.
Place turkey in a large plastic container. Pour brine over top, cover and refrigerate. Brine for 1 hour per pound. Thoroughly rinse all the brine from the turkey before cooking. Otherwise there will be a salty flavor to the turkey.
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wrap it in heavy foil and bake it breast side down. it'll turn out perfect and juicy. | |
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