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Default Ziplock XXL bags OK for brining, too.

JohnO wrote:
> Glenn wrote:
>> What's the big deal about brining? I have never brined anything (except
>> pickles).
>>

>
> Brining does amazing things to turkeys and chickens. Search the
> archives of this group for lots of testimonials.
>
> -John O
>


But also read the label of the chicken, turkey, or whatever,
that you buy. Quite a few already contain a "salt solution",
in which case additional brining wouldn't be a good thing.

Get a fresh killed bird that hasn't been brined if you can
and try it

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Steve