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cwd1952
cwd1952 Posts: 2
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I'm using BGE Turkey Cheat Sheet. It doesn't mention brining the turkey. Is it necessary?
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    Most turkeys are already brined. If it says something along the lines of "contains 8% water and spices" it's brined. 

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  • cwd1952
    cwd1952 Posts: 2
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    Thx. Says 4% water, salt and spices. I'll take it then it's brined. Appreciate the help. 
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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,482
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    I do mine, but I use a fresh turkey and do it for favor.  3/4 cup of brown sugar, 2/3-3/4 cup of kosher salt per gallon is your basic brine then add what you want for flavoring.  Oak Ridge makes a brine mix that is pretty good.  I am doing the above and a 1/4 cup of Oak Ridge's Santa Maria rub with some beer for a but 24 hours, rinse, dry and set in the fridge for 24 hours.
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  • Grillmagic
    Grillmagic Posts: 1,600
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    cwd1952 said:
    Thx. Says 4% water, salt and spices. I'll take it then it's brined. Appreciate the help. 

    I have a fresh 18 pound Butterball that says the same thing 4% and I will spatch and brine it, I also do a good rinse and re soak in fresh water for 30 minutes then pat dry and season and cook indirect at 400, it comes out juicy every time. 
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