[StarFan]

Remove from the brine..rinse the bird under cold water..

I've come across several brining recipes but no mention of rinsing the bird -- merely patting dry with a paper towel and allowing it to air dry. Are you rinsing it to get rid of excess salt?

[kitkat]

I often roast turkey breasts, and they no longer include the giblets with them. I usually simmer the giblets and use the liquor from it to make gravy. Does anyone know how I can buy turkey or chicken parts to use instead of the giblets?

[tubebender]

If you make gravy from the drippings and you baste the bird your gravy will be too salty to eat if you don't rinse it adequately. We found that out a few years ago.

Also we found that a brined bird cooked faster. We are using a Dacor convection oven.

I use a new five gallon bucket from the hardware store with a leakproof bag liner. I set that bucket in another bucket or two and wrap with a old blanket. Place a plate and a weight on top of the bird to sink it...

[tubebender]

If you make gravy from the drippings and you baste the bird your gravy will be too salty to eat if you don't rinse it adequately. We found that out a few years ago.

Also we found that a brined bird cooked faster. We are using a Dacor convection oven.

I use a new five gallon bucket from the hardware store with a leakproof bag liner. I set that bucket in another bucket or two and wrap with a old blanket placed in a old cooler with ice. Place a plate and a weight on top of the bird to sink it.

A popular brine recipe from Alice Waters at Chez Panisse in the Bay Area

The recipe makes enough brine for a large turkey. If brining only one chicken or a pork roast, cut the recipe in half.

2-1/2 gallons cold water
2 cups kosher salt
1 cup sugar
2 bay leaves, torn into pieces
1 bunch fresh thyme,
or 4 tablespoons dried
1 whole head of garlic, peeled
5 whole allspice berries,
crushed 4 juniper berries, crushed

.

We will try Carlo's this year...

[ken5050]

Yes..