Alton Brown Brined Turkey Recipe

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How to prep a perfect turkey with alton brown?

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Buy the right bird.
Alter the nature of the meat.
Cook the meat in two phases, one to brown and crisp the skin and another to cook the bird to the exact state of doneness.
Let the meat rest to preserve moisture.

Does brined turkey take longer to cook?

Brining has nothing to do with the roasting. You can dry brine or wet brine usually for 2–3 days before stuffing and roasting. Stuffed turkey (meats are precooked) cook c. 20min per pound of the unstuffed bird at c. 325F. Unstuffed turkey takes a ...

How to brine a turkey best turkey brine recipe ever?

Recipe for turkey brine:

Line very large pot (at least 5 quarts) with plastic brining or roasting bag, you can use a larger pot if you have one. ...
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water with salt, bay leaves and spices to a simmer, stirring until salt is dissolved completely.
Cool the brine mixture for at least 5 minutes before moving on to the next step.

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How do you make brine for turkey?

Making Turkey Brine, Step By Step

Add one gallon of water to each of two stock pots or large, lidded pans.
To one of the pots, add the salt and sugar. ...
To the other pot, add the spice, herbs and vegetables. ...
When both pots are cooled to room temperature, add them to your five gallon bucket and refrigerate.
After twelve hours, or overnight, the brine is ready for the turkey.