Air drying a turkey

WessB

I wanted to try something to hopefully save me from having to start my turkey cook at 4 AM. I have a 23#+ turkey brining in the brine that Wardster posted for Qbabe down the page a ways, which I plan to cook early Sat. morning. I would like to remove it from the brine Fri. night, which would be 3 full days of brining. Does anyone see or know of a problem with allowing it to air dry in the fridge overnight Friday night so I can just get it cooking first thing Sat. morning. This would avoid the drying time that I would have to do at 4AM in order to start cooking by 6 AM. I personally dont see where there would be a problem as long as the brine stays cold and the bird stays cold, putting in a cold fridge uncovered shouldnt cause a problem...But I certainly dont want to make my family sick...Any experience/advise????
I got a strong feeling this one is going to be a TIGHT fit on the large..LOL[p]Wess

BlueSmoke

WessB,[p]Never tried it on a whole bird, but I've air-dried turkey breast in the fridge. It helps if you can put it on a rack or similar in a pan.[p]Ken

Marvin

WessB,
We always air dry our turkeys and chickens; usually 24 hours in the fridge; makes for crispier skin. There should be no health problems with a fridge temp of 40 or less. Have fun.

WessB

WessB,
Thanks for the replies...it`s always nice when you get the answers you were hoping for..[p]Wess

QBabe

WessB,[p]I'm really looking forward to trying that recipe out. It sounded wonderful...[p]Let us know how it turns out for you and post some pics if you can. Give Sally a big hug for me and have a great turkey day![p]Tonia
:~)

WessB

QBabe,
Will do, on all accounts..not cooking till Saturday tho..[p]Wess