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Archive for November 19th, 2007

Thanksgiving Tip: Brine Your Bird

Tom TurkeyThey really are ugly creatures, aren’t they? And yet they’re amazingly delicious when cooked just right.

My annual tradition is to slowly roast the sucker for about 3-4 hours on the ol’ Webber grill for a nice, crispy browning and smoky flavor. Over the years, I’ve found the only drawback is the white meat’s tendency to dry, despite regular basting. Then about three years ago I discovered brining, and that’s made all the difference in the world. Read more

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