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| − | + | Have you ever ordered roast turkey when dining in a really good restaurant with a great chef? If you have, then you’ve probably wondered how they manage to keep the meat so tender and moist. Is it a secret ingredient, or perhaps some amazing piece of hugely expensive, professional cooking equipment? Actually, it’s neither. It’s all done by ''brining''––a simple and inexpensive process of marinating the bird in a salt solution infused with aromatic herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables. Brining encourages very deep, cellular-level moisture penetration, which results in less drying out in the oven, and a moister bird on the table. This article demonstrates how to brine your turkey. | |
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#Remove the turkey from the brine. Rinse inside and out under cold water, and dry thoroughly using kitchen towel. Allow to come up to room temperature for an hour before you plan to [[Roast a Turkey|roast]]. This helps to ensure proper and safe heat penetration. | #Remove the turkey from the brine. Rinse inside and out under cold water, and dry thoroughly using kitchen towel. Allow to come up to room temperature for an hour before you plan to [[Roast a Turkey|roast]]. This helps to ensure proper and safe heat penetration. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
