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This Thanksgiving, Brine and Dine
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.
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Definition: Brine
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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Will You Brine Your Turkey?
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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