Brining a Turkey
Sept 30, 2006 6:55:04 GMT -8
Post by carol on Sept 30, 2006 6:55:04 GMT -8
Brining a Turkey
2 gallons water
2 cups Kosher salt
1 cup sugar
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 Tablespon coarsely cracked black peppercorns
4 to 6 bay leaves
1(10 to 12 lb ) turkey, thawed
To brine turkey (up to 2 days ahead):
1. Heat 4 cups of the water in a saucepan; stir in the salt and sugar until dissolved. Poiu into a large stock pot or a clean bucket (large enough to hold the turkey), and stir in the remaining water and the carrots, onion, peppercorns, and bay leaves Remove the giblets,neck and any other packets from the turkey's cavities; reserve for another use. Rinse the turkey completely under cold running water. Immerse the turkey completely in the brine solution and refrigerate at least 6 hours, but no more than 12 hours.
2. Remove the turkey from the brine solution, and discard the brine solution, and discard the brine vegitables. Rinse well, inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. Refrigerate, uncovered, until ready to use (up to 24 hours ahead).
2 gallons water
2 cups Kosher salt
1 cup sugar
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 Tablespon coarsely cracked black peppercorns
4 to 6 bay leaves
1(10 to 12 lb ) turkey, thawed
To brine turkey (up to 2 days ahead):
1. Heat 4 cups of the water in a saucepan; stir in the salt and sugar until dissolved. Poiu into a large stock pot or a clean bucket (large enough to hold the turkey), and stir in the remaining water and the carrots, onion, peppercorns, and bay leaves Remove the giblets,neck and any other packets from the turkey's cavities; reserve for another use. Rinse the turkey completely under cold running water. Immerse the turkey completely in the brine solution and refrigerate at least 6 hours, but no more than 12 hours.
2. Remove the turkey from the brine solution, and discard the brine solution, and discard the brine vegitables. Rinse well, inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. Refrigerate, uncovered, until ready to use (up to 24 hours ahead).