[Fredslist] A question for a cook

[Joshua Zinder]

Happy thanksginingKAH!!!
I have to say that we brine a 20 pound turkey every year and it is the juiciest turkey you will ever have....EVER!  I have had fried those are good too but you can't do that in your house and it is too cold outside so brine it.  it will take about 2 hours to cook after that....here is the brine recipe we use 

This is a basic brine recipe, some people add fresh herbs, apple cider, or spices, depending on taste

Make a basic brine: In a 6-qt. or larger pot, combine the 1 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2 qt. cool water. Put the pot over high heat and stir occasionally until the salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from the heat and let cool.  You do not want the water to be hot when you add the turkey as it will cook instead of brining.  Put the turkey in a pot or large container (we put it in a clean plastic trash can and add 3 new garbage bags as liners)  pour half of the mixture into the container first and then add the turkey pour the rest over the turkey.  Stir in another 2 qt. water and ice and chill in the refrigerator. (or we put it in the garage with a heavy cover on top).  You want to do this 24hours before roast it or a bit more.  It will be the juiciest turkey you can imagine.  After you take it out prepare it however you want try drain off the salt water if before you dress (we use a cranberry glaze) and cook.
Good luck!!



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From: fredslist-bounces at gothamnetworking.com [mailto:fredslist-bounces at gothamnetworking.com] On Behalf Of Scott Marine
Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 2:19 PM
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Subject: Re: [Fredslist] A question for a cook

By a Turkey fryer....3 minutes a pound at 375...gets turkey out of oven and usually the men out of the house!...juiciest Turkey you will ever eat...

Just sayin'....Gobble Gobble everyone,

Roy Scott

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[mailto:fredslist-bounces at gothamnetworking.com] On Behalf Of Ester
Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 1:11 PM
To: fredslist at gothamnetworking.com
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How much time?
I have 2 13lbs turkeys to roast. Do I treat it as 1 big turkey at 15-20 min per lbs for planning? Do I cook it based upon 13lbs or mid way between?

Warmest Regards
Ester Horowitz
516 318-8655
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