What Are the Best Tips for Brining Turkey?
The most common complaint heard about turkey is that it is over-cooked. Because of the texture of the meat, it is difficult to successfully prepare such a large bird to a state of perfection. Most people simply baste the turkey, cover it with a dry rub, or bake it in a pan that needs to be frequently refilled with water. There is an easier way, and though it’s not often found in the cooking magazines, brining turkey is probably the simplest and best method for a flavorful and moist result. This is odd, because brining turkey is not the stuff of arcane knowledge. People have brined foods both for immediate consumption and as preparation for smoking and long-term storage for literally thousands of years. Brining turkey is a process, just as baking or roasting is a process, which involves a few rules, a good brine recipe, and just a little additional effort.
