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Brine/drying balance

uncbbq
uncbbq Posts: 165
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Advice needed. 12 lb. turkey, brining now for 24 hours. Cook in p.m. tomorrow. Would you take it out tonight to dry out for 18 hours or so, or let it brine all night and let it dry in the refrig. for only 6 or 8 hours?
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  • Fidel
    Fidel Posts: 10,172
    uncbbq,[p]I pull mine from the brine, paper towel dry, oil, and cook. No drying time necessary.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,887
    uncbbq,
    By the time I pull my bird from the brine in the morning it will have been in for 96 hours. After rinsing and patting dry I let it air dry & drain in the refrig for at least an hour. Been doing that way for years and it works for me.
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  • egger ave
    egger ave Posts: 721
    uncbbq,
    It's easy to get the bird too salty. Some simple rules I following for brining;[p]1 hour per pound
    dry as long as you brine
    better to do less than too much.[p]I am doing the same size bird, finished 12 hours in brine this afternoon. Letting bird sit in the refrigerator after rinsing. Will cook tomorrow afternoon.[p][p]
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