Got a 14lb fresh turkey tonight Put it in Patiodaddio's Ultimate Turkey Brine Will stay there for 24 hrs and then in the fridge uncovered for the night tomorrow
Some porn. So the turkey was great. However, it didnt take as much smoke as i would have liked. was expecting more smokey taste. Maybe next time i will do more wood. I used two palm sized pieces of oak, and two palm sized pieces of apple wood. SMoked at ~325 to 160 though some parts of the turkey were 175ish when i pulled it. I probably should have rotated the turkey while cooking.
What is the benefit of spatchcocking a turkey? I've always wet brined, smoked, and they've come out great.
Cooks quicker and more evenly. But hey if yours already turn out great, as they say, if it aint broke dont fix it.
do you keep your brine iced? i have seen that mentioned in some other brine recipes
For food safety, the brine and bird should be kept at or below 40 deg. Many don't care, but one trip to the hospital for food poisoning can ruin all your fun. Many are switching to dry brining for this reason.do you keep your brine iced? i have seen that mentioned in some other brine recipes
For food safety, the brine and bird should be kept at or below 40 deg. Many don't care, but one trip to the hospital for food poisoning can ruin all your fun. Many are switching to dry brining for this reason.