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John Ash's Turkey Brine - a belated thanks to Cat

RRP
RRP Posts: 26,127
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
3 years and 6 days ago "Cat" posted a brine recipe that I have been wanting to try, but kept forgetting. Reason I forget??? Well it calls for a brine period of 4 days, so from needing to thaw the bird I never allowed enough lead time. However this year I planned ahead and wrote notes to myself...anyway yesterday I boiled the concoction and I must admit I do believe what Cat said is going to be true..."the flavors are subtle but delicious". BTW why doesn't she visit the board anymore?
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  • Lawn Ranger
    Lawn Ranger Posts: 5,467
    RRP,
    I did it yesterday, too. Smells great![p]Mike
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  • Wardster
    Wardster Posts: 1,006
    RRP,
    THANK YOU!!! I could not remember who posted this recipe. I have been using it for 3 years and it is fantastic!
    However, I did not brine for 3-4 days. I thought that was just too much. I did it for a day and a half. Let me know how it turns out for you brining that long.
    You are in for a real treat!!!
    Apollo Beach, FL
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,127
    Wardster,
    Contrary to what some might think would be good I went the full 4 days in the brine solution. That time thoroughly gave the maple syrup, fresh ginger root, bruised garlic, chili pepper etc etc and of course the Kosher salt ample time to really transform the bird in to a taste treat we'll have again. I used three handfuls of pecan for smoke as an added kicker. Yup, that recipe is a winner!
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