Comments on: The Perfect (ly aiming low) Thanksgiving Turkey- Part 1

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:36:37 +0000

Gee, we (rather my husband) have been doing Alton Brown’s brining method for several years now. We have a special container (a big ‘ole orange Home Depot paint bucket) to brine the turkey in, and in the years we’ve been doing it, no spilling mishaps (but I’m sorry to hear it happened to you – I’d be upset too!). I’m curious though about your directions to cooking and guess will have to wait until tomorrow for the rest.

By: Laurin

Laurin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:07:43 +0000

@Jaime, Thanks. Years of research on the subject is paying off.
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By: Laurin

Laurin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:06:49 +0000

@Grumble Girl, This year my brother is cooking. I’m kinda sad I don’t get to cook my turkey this year.
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By: Grumble Girl

Grumble Girl — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:16:58 +0000

Okay, I’m coming to your house, please.
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By: Jaime

Jaime — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:16:48 +0000

This. is. awesome.
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By: Laurin

Laurin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:12:53 +0000

@Amy Driehorst, I literally threw the salt at the turkey after I put it in the bag. Couldn’t be easier.

Yeah, it always takes longer to thaw than I count on. I love Alton again for saying it’s best to thaw in cold running water. It’s so fast. The LA Times said they tested this method on a frozen turkey this year and it worked perfectly.

Good luck with your bird!

By: Amy Driehorst

Amy Driehorst — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:11:54 +0000

So, if I understand this correctly, this would replace what my mother taught me about putting salt in my hand and rubbing it all over the inside of the turkey. I can’t tell you how gross that is!

I have a few years experience under my apron, but figure I can always improve. And, if I can salt the still frozen bird, I’m good to go! I’m usually in a panic on Wednesday because it’s still not fully thawed!

Thanks for the tip! I’ll give it a try!