If I brine the turkey do I still have to season it? And if I choose to stuff the turkey, how should I season it?
If I brine the turkey do I still have to season it or only do one or the other? And if I choose choose to stuff the turkey, how should I season the turkey? Because you don't stuff the turkey in the video on "how to season the turkey."
Basically, I want to stuff my turkey but I'm not sure how to season it. Please help!
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Most hardcore turkey recipes will suggest NOT stuffing your turkey with traditional stuffing. It really screws with the cooking time, and supposedly could contain some nasty bacteria in the end. Make the stuffing separately, it doesn't really add much to the turkey anyway.
Here's a guideline I used for seasoning, cooking time and temp, and it came out perfect (3 times now):
http://www.howtocookathanksgivingturkey.com/
But be careful if you brine the turkey and then use the drippings for gravy! The drippings will contain lots of salt, so you probably won't need to add any extra.
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The stuffing will be its own dish, the flavors from the turkey will help develop the flavor of the stuffing, but you will still need to follow your favorite stuffing recipe and that most likely contains a way to season the stuffing. No additional seasoning on the turkey will be needed.
I hope this helps. Happy Thanksgiving!
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M$If you choose to stuff the turkey i would still brine and season it..Just to make sure it stays tender, juicy and flavorful.
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I would recommend NOT stuffing the turkey. It can dry out the turkey and the stuffing is not very tasty. Make it by itself and it will be a hit. Try adding some sausage to it for extra flavor. Good Luck with your dinner whatever you choose to do.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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M$Pastrami is beef that has taken a swim in a brine, but it is still seasoned before it's cooked.
About 10 seconds before the end of the brining video, she says "Now your turkey is ready to be seasoned."
You can stuff it, season it and brine it, all for one meal. But if I remember correctly the general feeling is to NOT cook the stuffing in the bird, but rather completely separately. I've never had it when it was cooked in the bird and this is my 39th Thanksgiving. Perhaps it becomes technically "dressing," but you say mashed potato, I say mashed po-tah-to...same difference.
In fact, globalgourmet makes the case for either inside or outside. Here's outside:
"Many chefs today recommend cooking the stuffing in a separate dish instead of in the cavity. When placed inside the bird, stuffing cooks unevenly and may not be completely cooked through, offering a potential health hazard. Also, an unstuffed bird requires less cooking time, leaving the breast meat moister. Baked separately, a stuffing should initially be cooked covered for 45 minutes, and if the interior is too dry, simply moisten with some of the pan juices. Then uncover for a final 20-30 minutes of cooking to develop a wonderful crackly top.
Read more: Thanksgiving: Stuffing (or Not Stuffing) a Turkey http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/egg/egg1197/chapter4.html#ixzz15zlV4jBA
http://bbq.about.com/od/brinerecipes/r/bl20223a.htm
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