DIRECTIONS FOR TURKEY:
NOTE: Even though you
o a boil.
Boil for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve
ooler and allow the turkey to brine for 12-24 hours. Check
>Brining: Remove giblet bag from turkey
ine mixture over and around turkey.
Carefully draw up
low heat simmer for 5 minutes; remove
ool completely.
Wash your turkey thoroughly, removing the neck and
Take everything out of the turkey. There will be a giblet
o medium-low, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
the turkey and reserve for the gravy. Rinse the turkey inside and
rine solution, and then refrigerate for 16 to 24 hours. (You
Split the roast into two breasts.
Pull back the skin and liberally season Cajun blend.
Replace the skin and wrap in plastic.
Refigetate 8 to 24 hours.
Soak the toothpicks in water for about 30 minutes before taking the turkey out of the refigerator.
Use the picks to tack the skin in place so it stays in place during grilling.
Place the turkey on a preheated grill over low heat and cover.
Turn about every 10 minutes.
Apply your best Barbecue sauce for the last turn.
Remove from the grill at about 160 degrees.
b>turkey will add moisture during the cooking process.
Use this recipe
Marinade or Brine your Turkey for at leat 8-12 hours
f the skin covering the turkey's breasts and gently peel
ssolved.
Place the whole turkey in the brine until completely
easoned butter directly on the turkey breast. Rub the rest of
For the Butter:.
You need
Line a big picnic cooler with a food grade plastic bag.
Boil water and salt together until all salt is dissolved and cool in fridge several hours.
Wash turkey inside and out and place into cooler. Add your optional add-ins to the cooled brine and cover turkey with ice and pour brine over all. Let turkey brine overnight making sure the cooler stays closed and adding ice if needed.
Rinse bird and continue with your recipe . Your turkey will be moist, flavorful and tender!
For
stuffing
a half turkey, 7 to 8 pounds, double the recipe.
For
15 pound turkey, make 4 times the recipe; for 25 pound
turkey
make
8
times.