Brined turkey or chicken

Smokin Gator · 10-28-2008, 01:55 PM

I always brine turkeys before I cook them and frequently brine chicken as well. The meat is much moister IMO.

My standard brine is 3/4 cup of salt and 1/2 cup of sugar per gallon of water. Heat the water, mix in the solids, stir until they dissolve. I put the bird in a doubled heavy plastic garbage bag and pour the liquid over it. I usually put some cut up oranges in as well. You want the liquid to completely cover the bird. Brine for 12-24 hours for a chicken or 24-36 hours for a turkey.

After you brine rinse the bird well and pat dry. You can then smoke or roast the bird but be aware that brined birds cook faster.

10-28-2008, 01:55 PM	#4
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Brined turkey or chicken I always brine turkeys before I cook them and frequently brine chicken as well. The meat is much moister IMO. My standard brine is 3/4 cup of salt and 1/2 cup of sugar per gallon of water. Heat the water, mix in the solids, stir until they dissolve. I put the bird in a doubled heavy plastic garbage bag and pour the liquid over it. I usually put some cut up oranges in as well. You want the liquid to completely cover the bird. Brine for 12-24 hours for a chicken or 24-36 hours for a turkey. After you brine rinse the bird well and pat dry. You can then smoke or roast the bird but be aware that brined birds cook faster.