Does Ina Garten brine her turkey?

Ina makes a dry brine for her turkeys. I have always only done a wet brine, so doing a dry brine really intrigued me. Two or three days before you plan to roast the turkey, combine 3 tablespoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of minced thyme, and the grated zest of one lemon.

How long should turkey brine?

The amount of time will depend on the type of brine you use; however, do not brine any longer than two days and always keep the turkey and brine refrigerated (at 40°F or less). Remove turkey from brine after the recommended time.

Does Martha Stewart brine her turkey?

We LOVE this recipe –and we do NOT brine our turkey.

Does Bobby Flay brine his turkey?

As for brining a turkey, Flay goes against the grain and votes against it. “Frankly, I don’t like turkeys that are brined, because while it can create some moisture, which is the whole idea behind brining, a lot of times it takes on a funny texture. I’m not into it.”