Just how long is too long for brining a Turkey

We'll calll that EXTREME brining.

The question is "it depends". I do my 12 to 14 lb'ers for 2 days, so the 24 pounder for 4 is long, but may not be a lost cause.

The bird will reach a point where it's taken on all the brine it will take on. I don't know that point. But know that when it reaches that point, sitting in brine will do nothing. It won't make it "more" anything. The equilibrium has been achieved and that's all there is.

You'll just need to experiment. Cook it and see how the meat is and how it tastes. A lot of people complain about meat being mushy with overbrining, but I've never had that issue - ever.

If you're REALLY worried (I'm not) you could put it back in some plain water and try to do a little reverse osmosis and dry out some of the brine.

i say go for it, you might actually like it.

Russ

Thanks Smokin.
I figured if the 12 ponder turned out ok then the big bird would do the same. If little bird is "bad" we will sample the big bird.
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