This easy recipe is infused with bay, thyme and orange, making it ideal for thanksgiving or christmas

Brine xmas turkey. Web allrecipes test kitchen 67 prep time: I like to use a buttermilk brine, he says. Department of agriculture explains that the goal of brining a turkey is to make the meat more tender and juicy.

Meanwhile, place a heatproof rack in a roasting pan. Web submerge your fully defrosted turkey in the brine solution, and refrigerate for 12 to 18 hours. I say yes, drown the turkey for 36 hours and the result will be worth every minute.

Brining uses salt to add flavor, tenderize and infuse meat with extra moisture. Turkeys are naturally lean and because they are quite large, it's really difficult to cook them through without the meat becoming tough. The salt in the brine dissolves some of the protein.

Preheat oven at 180c/356f/ gas 4. 8 hrs 40 mins servings: Web for the turkey brining approx.

Web step 1 combine 1/2 gallon water (8 cups) with all other ingredients in a large pot and place over medium heat. Alternatively, place the brining basin in a cool spot in your home and add the frozen soda bottles, replacing them every few hours to keep the water below 40°f (4°c). By the good housekeeping web team updated:

4 cloves of garlic, smashed. 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary. Arrange the onion, garlic and remaining lemon thyme sprigs around the turkey.