opinions on frying turkeys

[K-dog]

Originally Posted by FarrahWaters

If I was cooking the turkey this year, this is what I would use. You might need to double it, depending on how big your turkey is.

1 gallon water
1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
6 cloves garlic, crushed
several sprigs of rosemary or thyme
2 bay leaves

Mix a day in advance, bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes. Cool and pour into container big enough to hold brine and turkey. Refrigerate, breast side down for at least 12 hours, turning at least once.

Brining is very trendy this year. Personally, I would go with a fresh herbal rub since everyone else will be brining. I brined a turkey a few years ago and it worked out great. My recipe:

Water
Apple Cider
Kosher salt
brown sugar
cinnamon sticks
cloves
chili powder