Thursday, November 18, 2010

Brining the Turkey

It was only two years ago that I learned about brining turkeys. This process really does make for a moist, tender, tasty gobbler. So... this Williams-Sonoma video is the most concise, easy 3-minute class, ever! I've never bought brine seasonings before, but the bag I have, and let me tell you, it does help because it doesn't leak. But I've used Reynold's turkey bags before, too, and they work fine. If you search the net, like I'm going to, I bet we can find some awesome brine seasoning recipes. In past, I've only used salt and water, but this year I'm ready to be adventurous! :)  Well, it's off to visit Martha....

Oh! Look what I found on the way to Martha's place.... 


It's not a brining recipe, but a unique way to cook a turkey. Again, adventure is the key word for this year's feast! If you've got a to-die-for family tradition or family recipe, please.... clue me in!!! (encouragingforyou@gmail.com)

Visit Elise if you want to learn her unique method, which she copied from her mom. Mom's know best!

2 comments:

Stephanie Johnson said...

Elise's method really works! My dad used to own a restaurant and one year at Thanksgiving the hostess called in sick and my dad called my mom to fill in. So, my mom told me to cook the turkey for her. Well.....I was about 22 and had NEVER cooked a turkey before, so I read the instructions on the outside of the turkey and thought 'I can do this'. Ha! I put the turkey in and was so proud of myself! My mom came home and checked the turkey and started laughing because I had put it in upside down! Anyways, she said it was the best turkey she ever had. Moist and juicy!

an encourager said...

Stephanie, I loved that story! And, yay, you took on that challenge. I bet you are now a pro! :)