We brine our turkey,using Alice Waters's recipe. Since I'm working T day in Seattle, Bob and family are going to a restaurant.

We're having potluck at work, so I won't miss the turkey.


Brine for Turkey

10 Quarts water

2 C Kosher salt

1 C sugar

2 bay leaves, torn into pieces

1 bunch fresh thyme

5 whole allspice berries, crushed

4 juniper berries, smashed

Place water in large, non-reactive pan. Stir well, until sugar and salt are dissolved.

Pour into larger pan lined with 2 white garbage bags.

Put turkey into brine, twisting garbage bag until turkey is totally immersed.

Refrigerate 12-24 hrs.


We stuff the turkey . . . Bob makes a fabulous stuffing starting with Stove Top, then sauteed onions, celery, and green olives.

The brine makes the stuffing really moist, but not salty.

Enjoy!

Frances