Brine or Inject

[jcglenn1009]

Along the lines of if you had one game to win which QB would you want, if you had one turkey to do would you brine or inject it?  

 

[pineywoods]

Personally I would brine but to each their own

 

[bbally]

Along the lines of if you had one game to win which QB would you want, if you had one turkey to do would you brine or inject it?  

30 degree brine

 

[raptor700]

I have brined and injected, but never at the same time. I know some do but the brine has worked so well I don't inject anymore.

 

[scarbelly]

Add me to the brine list. You cant inject an entire bird evenly but you can brine it evenly

 

[meateater]

I still do both, just my way of prepping turkeys. Now smaller birds I just brine.

 

[travcoman45]

definetly brine, I enject the larger pieces a meat on the bird.

 

[SmokinAl]

I agree with the rest that brining is the way to go. However, I also like to inject under the skin with chicken broth, butter, and some rub. So in most cases I do both.

 

[nwdave]

Brine for sure and inject if it's a big bird.

 

[coacher72]

I like to brine as well. The longer the better. Be careful and make sure it stays good and cold.

 

[smokin relaxin steve]

I brined for the first time this past Thanksgiving... I feel like I was lied to my entire life... i never knew Turkey could be so delicious! I will have to go w/ Brining as well...

 

[meatinc]

Brining is the only way to go.

Phillip Rivers would be the only QB I would start today if I could only pick one (Dan Fouts doesn't play anymore).

 

[flash]

Most turkeys you buy are already brined. I apply rub and start the smoke.

 

[mballi3011]

I'm on the brining band wagon here. I would also suggest Tip's Slaughter House Brine too.

 

[Bearcarver]

I'd say, "Get this bird out of here, and bring me some Ham & Bacon to smoke!"

But that's just ME!

Bear

 

[jcglenn1009]

Wow looks like brine is the clear choice.  I have always injected stuff cause it is fast and easy, but as I get more involved in smoking I have this new desire to make my turkey go swimming this year.  Just so I am sure some of you are saying you would brine the turkey and inject it? 

 

[raptor700]

I,m brining a couple 10lb birds for christmas with Tips poultry brine. I think I will inject the breasts to see if it makes a difference. I have brined and injected but not both at the same time. I like to experiment with new ideas anyway.

 

[rstr hunter]

The ones I did I brined and then injected with butter in the breasts and thighs. 

Make sure to post pics.  Good Luck.

 

[raptor700]

The ones I did I brined and then injected with butter in the breasts and thighs. 

Make sure to post pics.  Good Luck.

    Did you use TIPS brine? If so how long did you brine?
 

 

[travcoman45]

Brine bout 12 hours fer a turkey, then a cool rinse an pat dry.  Then ya can inject it if ya like.  I inject turkey's cause there larger pieces a meat then chicken, the injection be made ta go right along with the brine.

An yes ya can brine a "enhanced" bird.  What it be enhanced with is usually just a bland sodium solution, the brine will add some flavour back inta the bird as will the injection.