Turkey is a relatively lean bird, and the breast-to-leg ratio isn't ideal: By the time the dark meat is cooked through, the breast meat may have overcooked. This is why we brine a turkey.

But if you have a pre-brined turkey, I wouldn't brine it. I would air dry it in the fridge so you can get good rendering on your skin. So like, ...

Perfect Brine Time. 12 lbs. or less - 8 to 12 hrs. 12 to 14 lbs. - 9 to 14 hrs. 20 lbs. and over -15 to 20 hrs. Savory Turkey Brine Recipe. 2 gallons cold water ...

How to brine a turkey. Wet turkey brine. iStock. If you are wet brining your turkey, you will need 4 quarts of water, 1 cup coarse kosher salt, and your aromatics* of choice.

Perfect Brine Time. 12 lbs. or less - 8 to 12 hrs. 12 to 14 lbs. - 9 to 14 hrs. 20 lbs. and over -15 to 20 hrs. Savory Turkey Brine Recipe. 2 gallons cold water ...

Perfect Brine Time. 12 lbs. or less - 8 to 12 hrs. 12 to 14 lbs. - 9 to 14 hrs. 20 lbs. and over -15 to 20 hrs. Savory Turkey Brine Recipe. 2 gallons cold water ...

Make the brine . Stir together 2 gallons warm water, vinegar, salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, bay leaves, and parsley stems in a 14-quart stockpot over medium-high heat until sugar and salt ...