Information on Brining turkeys
November 24th, 2011 - 7:32 pm ICT by Aishwarya BhattCalifornia, Nov 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) As we observe the Thanksgiving, it is important to discuss one of the important traditions of the day – turkey. To prevent the bird from drying, it is important to do what has grown to be called brining.
Brining is derived from the word brine which means salt and water. Brining therefore is placing the turkey in salty water before it is prepared. This keeps the bird from being dry when served. It is always nice to look at the turkey when it is moist.
The first step to brining your bird is defrosting. Unless the animal is a live one which was just killed, it is important to always defrost the turkey to ensure that all the ice have been taken from the animal. Afterwards, wash the animal and place it in a clean container.
To prepare the brine, boil about five gallons of water and add salt. Stir until the salt has dissolved and wait for it to cool down. You may decide to add herbs and other flavors at this stage if you wish to.
Placed the turkey face-down in the brine and ensure that it stays completely submerged for a day or two. If the water gets warmer, it is important to place ice in the water to cool it. it might also be turn the animal one or two times during the period.
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