Help! Just put turkey in brine

[Randy D]

I just mixed up Kerri C's apple honey brine and put a turkey in it. Stupid question: Are you supposed to dig out the metal thing that they have the legs held together with. Typically, you would leave it in while the turkey cooks and then it comes out easily.

It would take some pulling to get the metal out now, but is it bad to have in the brine?

 

[Chris Allingham]

I usually take them out. The metal is probably reactive with the salt in the brine, but I doubt you'd be able to notice any off flavor as a result. But I would remove it next time.

Regards,
Chris