Brining question

JKellar

So my fridge won’t fit a 5 gallon bucket. Is it a big deal if the top 4 inches or so of the turkey legs are not in the brine?  I plan on Saran wrapping it over top so that the exposed turkey is not sitting in the open air over night. 

Langner91

I think you are fine if some is not covered. As long as it is cold.

I have to take one shelf out of my fridge to fit this, but I love that it keeps the turkey under water.
http://www.thebriner.com/

Sheldon_Nigel

JKellar said:

So my fridge won’t fit a 5 gallon bucket. Is it a big deal if the top 4 inches or so of the turkey legs are not in the brine?  I plan on Saran wrapping it over top so that the exposed turkey is not sitting in the open air over night. 

I dry brine my turkey.  Just salt and air dry in the fridge.  If your water temp is cold enough when you start and your fridge is at or below 40 (and air can still circulate) I do not see an issue.  I am no biologist though.