13+ How Do You Brine Turkey Legs
Background. You can add sprigs of dried thyme, crushed bay leaves or other herbs to the turkey drumsticks in the brine solution, for flavor. I cooked these turkey legs in my toaster oven and they turned out great.
Unless you go overboard on the salt, or leave the turkey in the brine too long, you needn't worry about it tasting too salty. Brining a turkey is the first step to a juicy, tender bird that'll be a standout at thanksgiving. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of.
Brining a frozen turkey is never a good idea, because frozen turkeys are most typically injected with a sodium solution.
To dry brine, sprinkle 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of kosher salt for every 5 pounds (2.3 kg) of turkey over the meat. Next, tuck the wings behind the neck, and tie the legs together with a piece of kitchen twine. Brining a turkey is the first step to a juicy, tender bird that'll be a standout at thanksgiving. Then, check out this recipe for my simple turkey brine that will inject that bird with loads.