Signs of over-brining in a cooked turkey include a noticeably salty taste and a mushy or rubbery texture. Before cooking, you may notice a soft or mushy texture or discoloration. If you suspect ...

Brine can be either a combination of water, salt and herbs, or a dry salt and herb mix. Related: 15 Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes So, why should you be brining? Turkey is fairly lean meat ...

Add the turkey to the pot, breast-side down, cover it with the brine, and refrigerate overnight ... starts to take on too much color too fast. Cook for 2 hours, basting every 15 minutes, then ...

It can be difficult to decide what size of turkey to cook for your group. It also depends on the number of side dishes you're serving, but the general rule is 450g (16oz) of turkey (before it's ...

The main reason for brining a turkey is to produce a more juicy, moist result. Most roast turkeys I have come across— and at times endured— have been dry and tough. Roast turkey that is not ...