How do you brine a turkey breast for frying?
How do you brine a turkey breast for frying?
Directions
- Combine brown sugar, mustard, salt and cayenne pepper in large non-metallic container. Gradually whisk in the water, thyme and garlic.
- Remove giblets and neck from turkey.
- Place turkey in brine mixture.
- Preheat oil to 400°F.
- Pat turkey dry with paper towels.
- Maintain oil temperature at about 350°F.
Can you brine a turkey and then fry it?
Remove the turkey from the brine and pat it dry inside and out with paper towels. Transfer the turkey to a frying basket, breast side up. Lower the turkey into the hot oil and fry for 3 minutes per pound, 36 minutes.
Do you brine a turkey breast?
Turkey breast is definitely one of those pieces of meat that has a sketchy rap when it comes to drying out, either when it it cooked as part of a whole bird, or roasted or cooked in another way on its own. But brining, brining is the answer to moist delicious turkey breast every time.
How do you brine a boneless turkey breast?
Place turkey in pot and add enough cold water to cover. Stir brine around turkey, cover pot and refrigerate overnight (anything between 12 and 24 hrs works). Make the rub: mix dry ingredients, in a bowl then stir in oil. Remove turkey from brine and pat dry with paper towels.
How do you make a simple turkey brine?
For the Wet Brine
- 16 cups water divided.
- 1/2 cup kosher salt.
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar.
- 1 tablespoon dried red pepper flakes.
- 1 tablespoon dried sage.
- 1 bunch fresh thyme.
- 2 heads garlic sliced in half.
- 14 to 18- pound turkey cleaned, innards removed.
What do you inject a turkey with before deep frying?
Butter Based Injection This is a great injection for any kind of poultry. A simple mix of broth, butter, lemon, garlic, pepper, and salt delivers moisture and flavor to the white meat and enhances the texture and taste of the dark meat. Remember to use injection marinades several hours before you start cooking.