Last week, I asked how many of you were planning to brine your turkeys this year. Although more than half of you responded yes, at least 20 percent of you weren't sure what a brine was!
For those of you who didn't know, brining is a cooking technique often used to maximize juiciness in cooked poultry and meat, and it's particularly popular with Thanksgiving turkeys.
Brine
A solution of water and salt that is used for pickling, preserving, and marinating foods. Sometimes a sweetener or herbs are added to the solution.
This cooking technique is often used in preparing poultry to maximize juiciness in the finished product.
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Many of you swear that basting the turkey makes it more succulent and now I'm wondering if you plan to brine the turkey as well.
I consider it to be a must-have for this time of year, so I'm brining my bird, but I'm curious to know your feelings on this preparation method.
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Will You Brine Your Turkey?
When it comes to home cooking, celebrities are just like us. Last night, on The Late Show With David Letterman, Kate Winslet admitted she loves to cook but can be a little accident-prone in the kitchen.
On the upside, the Revolutionary Road actress admits she loves to eat and cook.
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