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Guidelines For Brining Turkey

The secret to perfect juicy chicken and turkey is simple - Brine them before cooking!

This is the secret that chefs never tell you about. It's very easy and economical, and requires no special cookware. Brining is like a marinade, as it keeps food moist and tender. Brining or salting is a way of increasing the moisture holding capacity of meat resulting in a moister product when it is cooked. Salt changes the structure of the muscle tissue in the meat which allows it to swell and absorb water and flavorings which results in a tender turkey or chicken once cooked.

Who wouldn’t want to eat a tender, moist, and flavorful turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner? Give it a try!
 

Turkey being brined in a large 5-gallon bucket.

 

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Selecting the Turkey for Brining:

When purchasing a turkey for brining, choose a natural turkey (not a self-basted bird that's been injected with a solution of salt and other flavorings). Look for the words "natural" or "no additives added." Choose a 12- to 20-pound turkey. If the turkey is frozen, thaw according to the package directions before brining.

Remove and discard any leg restraints from the purchased turkey. Remove the giblets from the neck cavity and the neck from the body cavity (save in the refrigerator or freezer for making Perfect Turkey Giblet Gravy. Trim away any large areas of fat or excess skin around the body cavity, and cut off the tail.
Rinse thoroughly, inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels.

Choose a container large enough to hold your turkey and brine mixture, plus it must be able to fit either in your refrigerator or a large cooler.
Your turkey is now ready for brining.

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Poultry Brine Recipe:

Recipe Type: Poultry and Chicken
Yields: enough for one (1) whole turkey
Prep time: 30 min

Ingredients:

For each gallon of cold water used in the brine, add the following:

3/4 cup coarse kosher salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup boiling water
1 gallon cold water
1 tablespoon black pepper

Optional ingredients for flavor:
Apple juice or cider
Bay leaves
Favorite dried herbs and spices (sage, oregano, thyme, basil, cloves, cinnamon, etc.)
Cracked black peppercorns
Lemon or orange slices
Crushed garlic cloves
Beer
Sugar (granulated, brown sugar, or maple syrup)

Equipment Needed:

• Whole Turkey: A heavy-duty large food-grade plastic, stainless steel, or glass container (5- to 6-gallon). Large brining bags may also be used. Weight with a plate, if necessary, to keep the meat fully covered by the brine. See above How To Refrigerate Poultry During Brining.
• Chicken: Stainless-steel bowl or re-sealable plastic bag can work as a brining container, as long as the poultry is fully submerged. Weight with a plate, if necessary, to keep the meat fully covered by the brine.

Determine How Much Brine Is Needed:

 

To determine how much brine you'll need, place the poultry (chicken or turkey) to be brined in your chosen container. Add water to cover. Remove the poultry and measure the water.

Brining Directions - How To Make Poultry Brine:

One of the great things about brining is that there are so few rules. Most brines start with water and salt — traditionally, 3/4 pound of salt per gallon of water, but since we’re not concerned with the brine as a preservative, you can cut back on the salt. The amount of brining time is likewise not set in stone. Even a little brining is better than none.

Dissolve salt and sugar in the boiling water. Add it to the cold water; add pepper and stir to combine.

What type of salt to use in brine: Kosher salt and table salt (without iodine) are the most common salts used in brining. Sea salt can be used, but it tends to be quite expensive. I usually use coarse kosher salt.
A cup of table salt and a cup of kosher salt are NOT equal. Table salt weighs approximately 10 ounces per cup and kosher salt weighs approximately 5 to 8 ounces per cup (depending on the brand). If using kosher salt in a brine, you must use more than 1 cup to achieve the same "saltiness" you would get from 1 cup of table salt. To learn about different types of salt and how to use them, check out the article =Salt - The Spice of Life=.
 

This chart shows substitutions for the two most popular brands of kosher (coarse) salt for 1 cup of ordinary table salt (remember without iodine) when brining poultry. Table Salt (without iodine) - use 1 cup or Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt - use 2 cups or Morton Kosher Salt - use 1 1/2 cups

What flavorings to add to brine: You can add flavor in all sorts of forms such as herbs and spices. Use brown sugar, honey, or molasses in place of the sugar (some sweetness tends to offset a saltiness the brine might otherwise impart). You can also use apple juice, cider, orange juice, beer, wine, rice wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, stock, tea, or other liquids to replace some or all of the water. You can also put together decidedly Oriental flavorings with soy sauce or the Japanese rice wine mirin. In other words, be creative with the flavorings!
 

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Refrigerate Turkey While Brining - Refrigeration is absolutely required during brining:

The main logistical problem with brining is that you need a container that is large enough to submerge your turkey in the brine, but will fit in your refrigerator or cooler. The meat and brine solution must be kept below 40 degrees F. at all times. Since brining does not preserve meat, the turkey and brine must be kept refrigerated at all times.

Refrigerator -  If storing the poultry in the refrigerator during brining, check to make sure that the container will fit in your refrigerator first! A container large enough to hold a whole turkey might be too big for your refrigerator.

Picnic Cooler -  First, choose a cooler that is large enough to keep the turkey completely submerged during the brining process. It is important to thoroughly clean and sanitize the cooler before and after use.

You must keep the poultry and brine cold without diluting the mixture when using a cooler. Put the meat and brine directly in the cooler, then place Ziploc bags filled with ice or reusable gel packs into the brine solution.

Another approach is to put the turkey and brine into a turkey oven roasting bag or brining bags inside the cooler, and then pack ice or gel packs around the bag.
Monitor the temperature of the cooler (using a Digital Thermometer) to make sure it stays below 40 degrees F. at all times.

Turkey Brining Bags:

Use large brining bags. These brining bags are very easy to use and take up less room in your refrigerator or cooler. Bags are sold large enough to hold a 20-pound turkey. Every now and then, turn the bag around and upside down to ensure even brining.
For brining chicken, I use either small brining bags or regular re-sealable plastic bags.

How Long To Brine Poultry:

It is possible to end up with meat that's too salty for your taste. To avoid this, brine on the low end of the time range on your first attempt. You can always brine longer next time, but there's no way to salvage a piece of meat that's been brined too long.

 

Whole Chicken (4 pounds)	4 to 12 hours
Chicken Pieces	1 to 1 1/2 hours
Whole Turkey	1 to 2 days
Turkey Breast	5 to 8 hours
Cornish Game Hens	1 to 2 hours

Do not salt brined poultry before cooking. Cook poultry according to your favorite recipe. Do not overcook your brined poultry. Once brined, the poultry cooks faster, so be careful and use a Meat Thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat.

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Turkey Cooking Techniques:

Guidelines For Roasting a Whole Turkey - Learn how to safely and easily prepare and roast your turkey. Oven-Roasted Turkey Tips.
Cajun Fried Turkey - This way of cooking your turkey is anything but greasy as the deep-frying process seals the outside and the turkey remains incredibly juicy, while the skin gets wonderfully crispy.
Barbecued Turkey - Avoid the mess in your oven and use your barbecue.
Outdoor Turkey Pit Cooking Recipe - Turkey In the Hole Recipe - This style of pit cooking is also know as "Bean Hold Cooking." If you have the time and place to cook your holiday turkey in an outdoor pit, wouldn't this make a great Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey dinner.
Smoked Turkey - Enjoy the delicious smell and taste of the smoked turkey.

Planning your Thanksgiving dinner:
Thanksgiving Day is the time to gather with your friends and family, turn on some football, and enjoy your Thanksgiving meal. Plan ahead and have a wonderful stress-free Thanksgiving dinner:

Thanksgiving Turkey - Do you know that a frozen turkey is fresher than a fresh turkey? Hints and tips on preparing your Thanksgiving turkey.
Thanksgiving Planning - Have a Stress-Free Thanksgiving - The Thanksgiving dinner is a simple meal to prepare. All it takes to pull it off is some advance planning. The best advice is to write down everything you'll do and then prioritize according to your needs and schedule. And, above all, give yourself ample time to prepare everything; do not "rush things."
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Menu (with recipes) - Check out some ideas and recipe for your Thanksgiving dinner menu.

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Kellie's Blueberry Homemade Syrup And French Toast

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Kellie's Homemade Blueberry Syrup:


Kellie's recipe for Homemade blueberr syrup that you will love, try it out for yourself and see if you agree?

A simple and easy homemade Blueberry syrup recipe

Instructions:

1cup sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup blueberrys
i tbsp butter


Directions:

combine sugar, constarch amnd water and boil over med heat for 3 min stirring constantly, stir in blueberrys and reduce heat..simmer 8 to 10 minutes or untill blueberrys burst,,,stir in butter untill melted..



Kellie's Blueberry French Toast Recipe:

Here is Kellie's homemade recipe for her blueberry french toast recipe that goes with the homade blueberry syrup recipe. So take and give them both a try and have a real treat.


Ingredients:


1 (1lb) loaf italian bread cut into 1inch cubes
1 (8oz) package cream cheese, diced into small cubes
1 cup of fresh blueberrys
12 eggs
2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup



Directions:


Place half of the bread cubes in a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.


Sprinkle cream cheese on top of the bread cubes, top with 1cup blueberrys and remainingbread..


In a large bowl beat together eggs, milk and maplesyrup..


Pour over bread..cover with foil and refrigerate over night


The next day remove pan from fridge, let stand for 30 minutes before baking..


Preheat oven 350 place covered pan into oven and bake 30 minutes then uncover and bake 30 min more untill golden brown and the center is set.

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Vick's Vapor Rub TIP For Coughs

Vick's Vapor Rub TIP For Coughs

Awesome! Have you tried this?

Share with your friends so they have some on Hand before cold Season Starts!Some people have used Vicks Vapo rub for years for everything from chapped lips to sore toes and many body parts in between. But one usage is getting a lot of attention lately because studies show that it works 100% of the time.Scientists are not sure how or why it works, but it does. And it works every time.

To stop night time coughing, you put Vicks Vapo rub generously on the bottom of both feet at bedtime, then cover with socks.Even persistent, heavy, deep coughing will stop in about 5 minutes and will stay suppressed for up to 8 hours of relief.Studies show that it is more effective in children than some of the strongest prescription cough medicines on the market today. In addition, it has a soothing and comforting effect that brings on a sound and peaceful sleep.

Apple Pie Bars

Apple Pie Bars

Looking for a quick and easy snack idea for the kids OR a simple and easy dessert idea? Try the following apple pie bars sure to be a hit.



For the Crust you will need:


1 egg
2 sticks of butter softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups of flour
1/2 tsp salt
For the Filling you will need:
4 large apples, peeled, cored and sliced
4 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 Cup brown sugar
2 tsps cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
For the Topping you will need :
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup flour
4 tablespoons butter melted




What you do:

1.Preheat oven to 350... line a 13 x 9 pan with parchment paper and set aside
2.Make your crust in a large bowl,, combine the egg, butter and sugar,, mix till creamy.
3.Add flour and salt... stir well... Flour your fingers and press the dough evenly in the prepared pan... bake for 15 min.
4.Make your filling in a large bowl combine apples butter , brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg... stir well.. pour over crust
5.Make your topping in a small bowl and spread over filling
6.Bake an additional 30 min.... let cool cut and enjoy


Also try one of the following:  Apple Crisp   Apple Pie Mini Muffins   Apple Fritters

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Hot Fudge Pie

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HOT FUDGE PIE



If you love chocolate, then this is for you. It is oh so gooey and delicious....



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Ingredients:



1 stick butter, softened

1 c sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

3 Tbsp cocoa powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 c all purpose flour







Instructions:





Preheat oven to 350 degrees.





Cream together butter and sugar with electric mixer until fluffy, about 3
minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Add cocoa powder, salt and
flour and stir until well combined.





Grease 8 inch pie pan with butter or cooking spray, pour mixture into pie pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes until center is set.

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