Originally Posted By melekalikimaka You don't need to brine a Butterball because (I believe) they are the self-basting. If you *do* brine (which works wonderfully) it can speed up cooking time. That can kind of be stressful when there are so many other components of the meal.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin Well, we are doing it a little potluckish this year...nobody want to see me melt down. It wouldn't be pretty. I think I might pick up a safety turkey just to be on the safe side...has anybody else ever done a safety turkey.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka I have cooked a turkey a few weeks before Thanksgiving, just to test out a recipe.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin See this might be where cooking the whole breast the day before would be in my favor...extra white meat or the switcheroo if necessary.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka LOL, why do I suddenly hear 'Mission Impossible' music and picture you switching out the turkeys? I just called Whole Foods about ordering a fresh turkey. $4.49/lb for the organic or something like that. They have 3 different kinds. Not sure I want to spend $100 on a turkey. I shouldn't have to take out a loan to pay for this meal. ;-)
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I tried deep fried turkey a couple of weeks ago for the first time. If I had all the gear already I wouldn't be afraid to try it, having watched the whole process. The turkey tasted great! And anyone who doesn't want their li'l smokies, pass 'em my way.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin Um...100 splattin' dubies for a turkey!okay I'm all about the organic thing...but I just have to choke down the antibiotics and hormones, I can't do that kind of spending, especially with the Safety Turkey caper.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin I suggest deleting the "chestnuts roasting on an open fire" line and inserting "Lil Smokies simmering in barbecue sauce". Whatcha think?
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD Pixie Glitter - Did you get your stuffing yet? I am not sure what part of North Texas you were talking about combing, but I saw a display of it at the Albertsons in Roanoke yesterday so I thought I would pass that along. Sara Tonin - Last year I tried Alton's brine recipe for the first time and my turket turned out the best I had ever made. I was worried about it too, but I always worry about how the turkey will turn out and it has always been fine.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter I haven't purchased it yet, but I have located a source--thanks so much!! LPers rock!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Oh, oh, oh!! Mele, guess what? On that netgrocer site you posted, they also have Golden Fleece scouring pads, which both Mama Glitter and I are addicted to and which have disappeared from grocery stores here. We are both on our very last one, and they're getting mighty ragged--lol! I just called her and told her the joyous news, and I'm pretty sure she now loves you more than me. ;-)
