• Brining is a preparation technique that is used to add moisture and flavor to your turkey while it's cooking. If you'd like to learn more about brining turkey, check out the helpful videos on this page.

• Fast Facts

  1. Turkey is a popular main course for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas
  2. Do not use self-basting or kosher turkeys, as they already have a salty stock added to themAbout.com: How to Brine Turkey
  3. Be sure to remove giblets from body cavity before briningHow to Cook Gourmet: How to Brine a Turkey
  4. Turkey should be completely submerged for 8 to 12 hours, depending on the recipeBBQ Porch: Turkey Tips and Tricks, Chapter 2
  5. Turkeys can be brined in vegetable stock or waterCoconut and Lime: How to Brine Turkey

• Turkey Trivia

  More than 45 million turkeys are consumed during the Thanksgiving season every year.University of Illinois: Turkey Facts

  Christmas is another holiday that features the turkey. During the Christmas season around 22 million turkeys are gobbled up!University of Illinois: Turkey Facts

  Another popular turkey holiday is Easter, during which around 19 million turkeys are consumed.University of Illinois: Turkey Facts

  More then 270 million turkeys were raised for consumption in the United States in 2007.University of Illinois: Turkey Facts

  Benjamin Franklin once petitioned for the turkey to be the national bird.Aristotle: Thanksgiving on the Web

• Mahalo's Turkey How Tos

  • How to Brine a Turkey
  • How to Cook a Turkey
  • How to Deep Fry a Turkey
  • How to Carve a Turkey
  • How to Smoke a Turkey
  • How to Thaw a Turkey

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