by JamesThomas 19 Replies latest social physical
Like everyone this time of year when the weather is getting warm, thoughts turn to turkey.
I buy a small turkey around twelve pounds and do a high-heat Chef Marc turkey. But before I do that, I brine it over night in salt water, onions and herbs.
It's to die for.
OK, the kitchen gets unbearably hot for a while, but then you have all this wonderful moist turkey to make cold sandwiches with. Try it, and you will never cook a turkey the old way again.
j
Be Still.. and buy a small Chef Marc turkey.
(haha, j/k JT, you the best!)
GBL
That sounds good, but I havent used my oven in months . It is too hot , so I cook on top of the stove for short times, or use the crock pot.
Down here in Louisiana we like Cajun fried turkeys,,,,,,,,,,ummm umm good.
Cajun fried turkeys? I thought your choices were limited to "Wild Turkey" over there? BTW, say hello to your gobbler for me.
JT , i have read about about brining turkeys and was going to try it for Thanksgiving but was afraid because my turkeys are around 25 to 30 pds , yes i have lots of people over . You have me now wanting to try a smaller turkey soon and brining it and i think i will . : ) Yummy
Jt: That sounds really yummy!!!
Lyineyes: I only buy turkey breast because I hate cleaning up after a whole turkey. I put the seasoned turkey in a crock pot and it is done in about 4 hours!!! I don't stuff the turkey, cause I love my dressing recipe that I do in a cast iron skillet on top of the stove!!!
CodeBlue
Kls, please be sure to check Chef Marc's site which I have hyper-linked.
You can cook a 12 pounder at 500 degrees in 2 hours. The outside is crispy and the inside is moist. It's kinda like deep fat frying in the oven, as you rub oil and herbs all over it before you put it in the oven -- the turkey, that is -- whatever else you rub oil and herbs on and stick somewhere is your own business.
j
You can cook a 12 pounder at 500 degrees in 2 hours.
You gotta be kidding WOW !! I never heard this and now can't wait to try !!!!!!!!!!!
Chef Marcs site added to favorites and thanks !!! Really .
Don't baste a turkey ! Damn all these years i have been doing it wrong but no more !!!!
I have to try this. Could you give the recipe for the salt water brine and what herbs?
Thanks,
HappyDad
