When it comes to turkey, every family is different on their preferences, who cooks it and how or when its served.  Growing up, I hated Thanksgiving because of my sincere dislike of turkey.  It was dry and I would eat a 2″ square bite and I would be set with turkey until next Thanksgiving.  However, while on a trip to Napa, we discovered a secret to the traditional holiday turkey!  Do you want to know what it is?

Brining! Williams Sonoma has a great information on brining here.

Photo Credit: Williams Sonoma

Brining is just soaking your turkey in a solution of water, salt, sugar and spices for a period of time.  This allows the water to enter deep into the meat which gives you the end result of a turkey so moist it juices as you cut it!

You can buy brine or make your own.  I prefer to make my own!  The secret family recipe is below! Shared only with you our dear readers!

Voila!  A beautiful Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Tags: Cooking, Holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving

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