[Sca-cooks] One more bringing question, I promise...

[Olwen the Odd]

>----- Original Message -----
> > >I checked my turkey's label and it says it is a self-basting one, in
>a 3%
> > >solution.  Should I still brine?
> > >
> > >Thanks!
> > >
> > >Apollonia
>
>Could make a real difference since the 3% solution is 3% salt in water.
>  Plus odd fatty tasting substances and nitrates, maybe.  I personally
>would not brine an injected turkey.  I always choose pork, chicken,
>turkey that are not treated with a solution of any sort.  I brine pork
>and chicken nigh religiously, but would balk at a self-baster.
>
>Could be a good experiment to try and tell us about.
>
>pacem et bonum,
>niccolo difrancesco
>(gonna score on those post Thansgiving turkey sales!!)

I have brined them.  It doesn't do anything weird to them.  Of course, I add
whole or partially crushed spices to the brine water to infuse the flavors.
Let us know how your post thanksgiving shopping goes!
Olwen

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