TURKEY BRINE RECIPESBest Steak Marinades ALL Grilling Recipes The following are excellent turkey brine recipes. What is a brine? It is a method of marinating a food item in salted water in order to increase its moisture content. Amazingly, it doesn't make the turkey taste salty, but nicely seasoned and juicier than you could imagine. You can brine any poultry meat that you wish.
To begin, of course, you have to know how large a turkey is needed. A little more than 50 percent of a turkey's weight consists of bones, fat and skin. Figure on approximately one pound of whole turkey per person, or slightly less if feeding a lot of children. Each person will enjoy about eight ounces of pure meat, using this method. If you like lots of leftovers for sandwiches and casseroles, be sure to factor that in as well. If you can, buy a fresh, unfrozen turkey for the best flavor. If you have a frozen turkey though, transfer it to the refrigerator to thaw completely before it is roasted. A fully frozen turkey can take up to a whole day to thaw for each four pounds that it weighs (i.e. three days for twelve pounds). Be sure to remove the packet of giblets from the cavity of the bird. These are the heart, kidneys, and liver, and sometimes the neck. You can reserve them to make gravy if you desire. Following are some of my favorite brine recipes.
Are You Smoking or Deep Frying a Turkey Tonight? This is THE best turkey brine recipe to use. The compliments are never ending..... Bring the water to a boil and add all of the ingredients. Boil slowly until the salt and sugar is dissolved. Take off heat and set aside until turkey brine is at room temperature. Place the turkey in the brine and soak in the refrigerator for a full 24 hours. Place in the smoker, deep fryer or oven and cook until juices run clear. Then call me and I will be right over to eat. This is another one of my favorite turkey brine recipes. HONEY BRINE 1 gallon hot water 1 pound kosher salt 2 quarts vegetable broth 1 pound honey 1 (7-pound) bag of ice 1 (15 to 20-pound) turkey, with giblets removed Combine the hot water and the salt in a 54-quart cooler. Stir until the salt dissolves. Stir in the vegetable broth and the honey. Add the ice and stir. Place the turkey in the brine, breast side up, and cover with cooler lid. Brine overnight, up to 12 hours. Remove the turkey from the brine and dry thoroughly. |
and receive Free Recipes
delivered directly to you...
...Cooking and Baking Tips too!
FEATURED RECIPE:
HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY MUFFIN RECIPE
2 cups flour
1 cup white sugar
1 TBS baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup milk or half-and-half
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp strawberry extract (optional)
1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
Top the muffins with my Old-Fashioned Cream Cheese Frosting
(only make half of the recipe)
whole strawberries, halved (garnish)
powdered sugar (garnish)
PREHEAT oven to 400 degrees. Grease or use paper lined muffin tin; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine eggs, milk, oil and strawberry extract. Stir into the dry ingredients and mix JUST until incorporated (there will be lumps). Fold in quartered strawberries.
Spoon into greased muffin tins and sprinkle tops lightly with white sugar. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar and top with a dollop of cream cheese frosting. Nestle a halved strawberry on top and smile. You just created a "good thing."
Strawberry Banana Muffins
add 3/4 cups strawberries and
3/4 cup chopped banana
Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins
add 1 cup strawberries and
1/2 cup chopped rhubarb
photo courtesy of *christine** at flickr.com