I've read different advice on brining time for turkey breasts and was hoping for guidance on a 12 lbs. breast. Is 48 hours too much or should 24 be enough for this one (or too much)? Thanks to all!
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I vote for 36-48 hrs!
quote:Originally posted by AndyE:
I've read different advice on brining time for turkey breasts and was hoping for guidance on a 12 lbs. breast. Is 48 hours too much or should 24 be enough for this one (or too much)? Thanks to all!
Just curious, where did you find a 12 lb turkey breast? That's huge.
I found it at the poultry stand of my local farmer's market. They do a lot of specialty stuff and were willing to cut up a big turkey for me.
quote:Originally posted by AndyE:
I found it at the poultry stand of my local farmer's market. They do a lot of specialty stuff and were willing to cut up a big turkey for me.
Thanks Andy......I've been thinking about smoking a large turkey breast. Does this include the breast bone too?
You'll find bone-in whole turkey breast at WinnCo or most grocery stores this time of year. I've seen them at 3 chains out here. Largest I saw was the 8 pounder we bought. 12 lbs is huge.
The 12 lbs included the breast bone. It's going in soon! Happy Thanksgiving