How long to brine a turkey

[Frank Mahovlich]

Thinking of smoking a turkey for tomorrow night's Viking / Packer game. How long should a turkey be brined for it to have any effect?

Thanks,
FM

 

[SirPorkaLot]

Thinking of smoking a turkey for tomorrow night's Viking / Packer game. How long should a turkey be brined for it to have any effect?

Thanks,
FM

Wet brine 1-2 hours per pound
Dry Brine 2-3 hours per pound

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[cats49er]

I do mine over night.

 

[Stingerhook]

Is it enhanced, normally I cut the salt in half and do overnight.

 

[SirPorkaLot]

I do mine over night.

Yup! 12lb turkey X 1-2 hours per lb (for wet brine) = 12-24 hours
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[HunkyDory]

The last one I did overnight was not quite all the way through. Next time three days with ice water brine.

 

[Plumbcrazyone]

I usually let mine brine for 2-3 days in ice water salt and seasonings. The meat is great but you tend to loose the great crispy skin.

 

[cfrazier77]

Is it enhanced, normally I cut the salt in half and do overnight.

Ditto on this. Doing a normal brine on an enhanced bird makes a very salty turkey.....

 

[Big Swole]

Never done a dry brine....Can someone explain that for me. or Pics

I thought it was always done in water with whatever seasonings you like.

 

[SirPorkaLot]

I usually let mine brine for 2-3 days in ice water salt and seasonings. The meat is great but you tend to loose the great crispy skin.

Try a dry brine the next time. Skin will crisp right up.
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[SirPorkaLot]

Never done a dry brine....Can someone explain that for me. or Pics

I thought it was always done in water with whatever seasonings you like.

Here is an article I wrote on Wet vs Dry Brine.