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thanksgiving 101/ turkey brine

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mr toad
mr toad Posts: 780
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in reading "thanksgiving 101" by rick rodgers - he says that 10 to 16 hours is the time for brining a turkey - over 16 hours if a definable "NO"

what is your thinking ?

thanks, mr toad
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  • jlsm
    jlsm Posts: 1,011
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    It will be too salty if you brine longer. I don't do it longer than 12.
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    I guess it depends on the salt content of the brine. The charcuterie smoked turkey brine says to brine it for 48 hours if I remember correctly and I brined mine for 36 hours this thanksgiving and it was amazing.
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    Lit has brightened my day!

    All puns aside, it does depend on the salt content. Quick brines have high salt content to produce faster results. I did the Ruhlman brine and did it for 36 hours as well. It was incredible. It will also depend on the weight of the turkey.

    Here is the brine.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    I am in the club that says you don't need to brine at all. Small club, but a few of us.

    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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