Turkey brining question?

Started by SmokeyJoe, December 19, 2010, 04:00:54 PM

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SmokeyJoe

I know I've read on this forum not to brine a store brined turkey. No where on my turkey package does it say brined, however it does say "contains up to a 3% broth solution...", does this mean it has been brined?

Thanks,

GusRobin

if it is only 3% you should be fine. I have brined ones that were 10% enhanced with no problem.
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TestRocket

I brined a 4% bird for Thanksgiving this year and paid a premium price for it and agree with Gus that I'm willing to go up to a 10% enhanced on the one I'll be doing for Christmas! Good Luck!  ;D

SmokeyJoe

So I should be fine brining for roughly 24 hours? My solution is: one gallon water, 7/8 cup pickling salt, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 table spoon garlic powder. Turkey is a 12 pounder.

GusRobin

I usually brine overnight, so it is less than 24 hours, but that is me.
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"Life is tough, it is even tougher when you are stupid"

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