Turkey tips

[DamageINC]

Not sure how many people, if anyone is making their own turkey for thanksgiving, but if you are, here are some helpful tips. I always brine my birds. Makes a HUGE difference. Deff. worth the time and effort. Some basic tips. Make sure to use kosher salt. Lots of herbs and stuff is very good as well in the brine. Another reason turkey gets so dry is because people overcook it and rely on the little pop up temp. thing. Use a good thermometer. It is done @ 165, so take it out and let it sit for 30 mins or longer under foil at around 155. You can even take it out a bit sooner if you wish (150 or so) , but make sure it sits out and cooks up to 165. (75c) I use oven bags also when i make mine which work great.


http://shine.yahoo.com/shine-food/brining-basics-tips-not-194900795.html

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/good-eats-roast-turkey-recipe/index.html

http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/11/turkey-brining-101-how-to-brine-that-bird/

 

[Ethan]

You better post pictures of your Thanksgiving feast Damage. I usually eat at my grandmother's, so idk if she does any of those things (probably so). Good tips though because no one likes a dry turkey.

 

[DamageINC]

I'd like to, but i think I'm going out, but i may change my mind and just stay home and cook for myself which is what I'd prefer. 49ers are playing TG night as well so I'd like to not miss the game. I don't get NFL network though :raging:. Hopefully I'll get to make my own bird.

 

[BluBirD78]

Yeah my Dad has been using his Big Easy and boy does this make a difference! Not sure what all he puts in with it (spices, etc...) but using this alone made a big difference on how "juicy" the turkey is, even the white meat is juicy now and we all know how dry that can be, looking forward to Thanksgiving Day again!!

 

[RikuX2]

No thanksgiving in aussieland. but damn! i want me some turkey.

 

[Take]

When I saw the thread title I knew it was made by you.

 

[DamageINC]

That infrared fryer looks awesome. Do you cook other stuff in it as well? If you use the meat thermometer you can make perfect turkeys.

 

[WaLLy]

I usually don't eat turkey but can I come over for some of you guys' turkey?

*awaits AVC's remark *

 

[H1pFiR3]

Ohh man I love Turkey and yeah those were great tips. my mom always brines our turkey. I also love the day after TG when all you eat is turkey sandwiches and left over mashed potatoes!

 

[Ethan]

I usually don't eat turkey but can I come over for some of you guys' turkey?

*awaits AVC's remark *

I'll go ahead and fill in for him. By turkey, WaLLy actually means penis.

---------- Post added at 03:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:01 PM ----------

Ohh man I love Turkey and yeah those were great tips. my mom always brines our turkey. I also love the day after TG when all you eat is turkey sandwiches and left over mashed potatoes!

I do that too the day after Nothing beats a good turkey.