Do you know what to do when your Thanksgiving turkey is a fail? Head over to Momma Lew’s blog where she has some great tips from the experts at Butterball, plus some delicious Thanksgiving recipes!
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I have had trouble with a dried out turkey before and I really want to try brining the turkey. I cook my turkey in a turkey cooker and this year i will remember the tip on cooking it till it reaches 165 degrees and let rest until ready to serve. Thanks
I have always wanted to try brining but it sounds a little scary.
We go to my grandmas for Thanksgiving.
cant wait to try it
I’ve never brined a turkey before. It sounds like it will be great. Perhaps I will try that this year! Thanks for the tips!
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Yes I always cook a Thanksgiving dinner every year
It is very interesting that you would first bake at 500 degrees. Then, a lower oven just until it reaches 161 degrees. It will get to the desired temperature, 165, as it sits. Also, I only put butter in the cavity of my turkey. I think I will try adding other spices.
I have often heard that brining a turkey is a good way to keep it moist as well as flavorful, and this seems to be an easy way to do it. Might try it this year.
We host Thanksgiving.
The recipe sounds great. I haven’t prepared a turkey this way before but it looks delicious.
We have never tried to brine a turkey. We just throw it in the oven after coating it with oil and it gets crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This sounds like it would add a little more flavor though.
The recipe sounds interesting so I may try it. I need all the help I can get to make the perfect turkey!
That turkey looks cooked to perfection
The recipe sounds great. It’s making me hungry.
I am petrified of brining a turkey. Honestly, the past few years, we’ve gone out for Thanksgiving dinner and had the family meal at a restaurant, and just done a Thanksgiving breakfast/brunch at home. It’s nice to be served, and to have less clean up, less craziness, and less stress. I don’t think we can afford to go out this year, so I’m hoping for a turkey.
I have never brined a turkey before. I am going to do this for my bird this Thanksgiving.
It’s been a while since I’ve cooked a turkey, but it sounds really good this year!
I go to my Dad’s house for Thanksgiving.
I learned something new today Brine a turkey who knew!
I always defrost my turkey in the refrigerator. I usually do 4 days before because we usually buy a large bird.
We are thinking about smoking our turkey this year I tasted smoked turkey last year and its yummy
I’ve never brined a turkey before – it seems like it is a long process (with preparations the night before) but I’m sure the final result it worth it!
I go to my parents. I bring the pie.
The Brine is a great idea. I am curious about how the brown sugar makes it taste.
You make it sound easy. I will try your recipe. Thank you!
I host Thanksgiving sometimes. I am hoping to this year.
I have never tried brining before. I have always wanted to give it a go. I think I will try it this year
Sounds good. My kids love turkey but I don’t make it often. Thanksgiving is always a guarantee though.
The recipe looks amazing and now has me thinking about turkey!!!! Can’t wait
Thanksgiving is a time when our family makes time to get together. We all LOVE our turkey dinner with all the trimmings. I do keep our turkey in a cooler as there is never enough room in the 2 refrigerators by the time all the food ingredients take their places on the shelves. However, we don’t need to make a fuss with fancy recipes as we enjoy our basic stuff and devour it with smiles. As for the cooler – got to keep it clean as we head to the beach for fun each day (weather permitting) while everyone is together.
We live in a military community and my hubby retired from service so we always have folks separated from family come and share out Thanksgiving meal. Football is also a big part of the day!
No, I go to my Aunt and Uncles house
Going to have to try this recipe, something different for a change
I have yet to host a thanksgiving dinner. I’m a terrible cook, so I get why I haven’t been asked to host 😉
Yes every year i host Thanksgiving for my famiy. My father comes down from New York as well to celebrate
The recipe sounds good. I might try it this year.
I usually don’t host Thanksgiving at my place. I typically go to my family’s house.
No I don’t host Thanksgiving. Our family is split in many different towns. We don’t really get together. 🙁
I could use a turkey! Thanks & gobble-gobble! 🙂
I will try the recipe. It sounds good
I really like the recipe and may try it this year
I think it looks delicious, and I would like to try it
I left my comment on Momma Lew’s post as well…
Thanks for the detailed recipe! And how awesome that there’s so many options available for help with turkey preperation! I will bookmark this page for sure!
Love turkey
I have book marked your recipe and will try it this Thanksgiving….I’m excited about it! 🙂 Thank you.
We host Thanksgiving every year. I love this time of year because we have 4 generations in the kitchen helping prepare our feast. There are always some great conversations that take place in my kitchen and it’s always a great learning experience for me as I enjoy adding new recipes handed down from my Grandmother and Mother.
I have not hosted Thanksgiving in the past but I may this year
I’ve never tried doing a brined turkey! Great idea
Yes, we host Thanksgiving for about 30 people every year.
I like making turkeys when the weather gets colder because while I know it takes some time and also some cleanup that I will have lunches and dinners for a couple of days.
Can’t wait to see who wins! Hope it’s me!
I don’t normally host Thanksgiving, but I would like to give it a shot.
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We do host Thanksgiving. We have family and friends over. And anyone who I think may be alone that day! Great food, good friends and plenty of board games..and of course the football game for everyone who likes it.
We use a new recipe for turkey every year. This time we’ll definitely try brining!
I liked the recipe but would add some more spices…
I cook much of the meal, but we usually eat it at my grandma’s house.
I used to host when I had my kids living with me. Since they are grown and on their own, I don’t usually host.
I have always wanted to try brining, now I will!