Brining question..

[Glenn Fleming]

sup folks??

gotta do 2 turkeys for my work crew next week.. the JD/syrup is awesome, but may not have the time or room too do it what do u think about dry salt brine, kinda worried bout it getting too salty..also since i will have 2 birds on my 18.5 do i need too have the top one in a pan??? thanx much


glenn in SC

 

[Glenn Fleming]

all i could get was butterball.. can i brine it?? there website says yes, but many say no.. if not cajun rub and on the smoker we go..glenn in SC

 

[Dwain Pannell]

I've brine Butterballs and they were great. America's Test Kitchen says dry salt brine is the way to go. I've not personally tried it but they're pretty credible.

 

[Glenn Fleming]

Thanx much,,think i will stick with JD/MP..works great for me..usually get a fresh turkey from fresh market, but no dice this time of year..glenn in SC