low sodium turkey

jfletcher84 · 11-20-2011, 12:28 AM

my dad is on dialysis and cant have a whole lot of salt. I usually brine my birds to make sure they come out nice and juicy. does anyone know a low salt way to get the same results?

Grillman · 11-20-2011, 02:41 AM

Don't brine it.

After many years of doing various things to make a Turkey moist and juicy.....putting
a flavored butter mix under the skin, using a brine, marinating it, bacon & sausage on
top while it cooks, etc.

They all added flavor; but none were necessary. The past couple of years I have just
sprayed the Turkey with Olive Oil, sprinkled on some seasoning, and cooked it in the
oven at 350° until it hits 165° in the center of the breast. It comes out moist &
tasty. It is best to do this with a smaller Turkey; if you use a huge one it may be a
little drier.

In my opinion; the #1 reason for a dry Turkey is from overcooking it.
The #2 reason is not letting the Turkey rest long enough before cutting it apart.

Ron_L · 11-20-2011, 07:13 AM

I agree that overcooking will dry a turkey out. I still brine however :)

You can try injecting with a low sodium injection, maybe based on low sodium stock made from the neck and other stuff that comes in the bag in the cavity.

11-20-2011, 07:13 AM	#3
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I agree that overcooking will dry a turkey out. I still brine however :) You can try injecting with a low sodium injection, maybe based on low sodium stock made from the neck and other stuff that comes in the bag in the cavity. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

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11-20-2011, 12:28 AM	#1
jfletcher84 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-18-11 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	low sodium turkey my dad is on dialysis and cant have a whole lot of salt. I usually brine my birds to make sure they come out nice and juicy. does anyone know a low salt way to get the same results?

11-20-2011, 02:41 AM	#2
Grillman is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-05-09 Location: Aurora, Colo. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Don't brine it. After many years of doing various things to make a Turkey moist and juicy.....putting a flavored butter mix under the skin, using a brine, marinating it, bacon & sausage on top while it cooks, etc. They all added flavor; but none were necessary. The past couple of years I have just sprayed the Turkey with Olive Oil, sprinkled on some seasoning, and cooked it in the oven at 350° until it hits 165° in the center of the breast. It comes out moist & tasty. It is best to do this with a smaller Turkey; if you use a huge one it may be a little drier. In my opinion; the #1 reason for a dry Turkey is from overcooking it. The #2 reason is not letting the Turkey rest long enough before cutting it apart.