Tip for Turkey Day

It is day 4 and yet another turkey creation awaits. Have you ever tried anything brined? You know you have, think of pickles, and saurekraut, beets, eggs, and so on. Well you can brine turkeys too. It turns out very moist and tasty too.

Brined Turkey

Ingredients:
1 Turkey
1/2 lb. Sugar
1 c. Salt
2c. cider vinegar
1/4 c. whole pepper corns
1 red onion, sliced
8 bay leaves
1 gallon water

Method of Preparation:
In a large pot combine all of the ingredients except the turkey and bring to a simmer. Let it cool and then put it in the refridgerator. Once this is cooled in the fride, take the turkey out and rinse and dry. Put the turkey in the brine and let it sit for 2 to 3 days in the fridge. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Take the turkey out of the brine and discard the brine. Dry the turkey and put into a roasting pan and cover. Put into the oven and roast until the bird has an internal temperature of 160. Serve with whatever accoutrements you like. Enjoy