[Utah Girl]

I've wanted to brine a turky for quite awhile. I may do one for Christmas. I saw Ming Tsai brine a turkey in the out of doors, he used an eclectic mix of spices and herbs. The big thing in Utah for Thanksgiving is to deep fry the turkey. The men gather round and talk about the equipment they have at home to deep fry the turkeys and trade war stories about the event. It is a very male activity, no women or children allowed. :)

[tubebender]

It is a very male activity, no women or children allowed. :)...and the problem is ???

[tubebender]

If you brine the bird it may shorten the baking time a bit so watch your thermometer. We have a Dacor 30 inch electric convection oven and that affects baking time also. The First Wife bakes up to 50 dozen cookies a week for our customers in our waiting area (we call her the "Corporate Chef"). She could bake six sheets at a time if she had more hands. ( perhaps the second wife...naaa...)