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Dave Bugg
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Thanksgiving meal
RegForte wrote:
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>> 21 lb. turkey was brined overnight in Kosher salt, water, brown sugar
>> and assorted herbs in my cooler in a jumbo Ziploc bag with a bag of
>> ice on top. Stayed nice and cold all night.
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>> Estimated smoking time was 6 - 7 hours at 350. Actually smoked with
>> hickory for 5.5 hours to the proper internal temperature. Everyone
>> commented on the smokey flavor and moistness of the turkey. I never
>> cooked a bird that size but, very pleased everyone enjoyed.
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> Score!
Indeed!
>> Does brining increase the speed of cooking?
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> Slightly, yes.
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