Thanksgiving 2024

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Re brining, there’s previous discussion you might find of interest, for example below threads.

Re vodka situation, likely story - but good save

Turkey brines - any secrets to your favorites?

Dry brine, wet brine … What is your ‘secret’ or non traditional add to your brine that makes your turkey stand out? We all know that basic salt solution or just dry salt can do wonders for flavor and keeping your turkey most. Most online guides to brining often have simple standard ingredients. Is there something else you like to add that may be unusual or you think gives it a unique flavor? I’ve switched from wet to dry over 5 yrs ago. My dry brine is usually salt, brown sugar, chopped fresh …

Best options for local purveyors of turkey for Thanksgiving (or your protein of choice) [Greater Boston, MA]

There are a bunch of Turkey cooking threads from past years. The dry brined / Judy bird is pretty foolproof, and yielded the best Turkey I’ve ever eaten in recent memory - last thanksgiving Turkey I ate, as it turns out. Low & slow is another minimize-disaster solution - though it depends on what your oven situation is re sides.