Likely a silly brine question

[sandyut]

if a turkey breast (or anything really) is not completely thawed and the plan is a wet brine (today's example - in for an overnight 12+ hour brine). I can still toss the semi frozen meat in the brine right? I cant think of a reason this cause an issue...but figured i would ask.

 

[Kevin DeShazo]

How frozen are we talking. From my experiencd slightly crunchy you woukd be fine, if its still partially hard, maybe not.

 

[pushok2018]

Personally, I don't think you are going to have any issues if you start place semi-frozen turkey breast in the brine....

 

[sandyut]

My feeling is if its partially thawed, once it hits the brine it will be totally thawed rather quickly anyways

 

[pushok2018]

My feeling is if its partially thawed, once it hits the brine it will be totally thawed rather quickly anyways

This is exactly what I would say....

 

[chef jimmyj]

You absolutely can Brine and Thaw at the same time. Worst case, if rock solid, overnight won't be long enough. Needs about 40+hours. But, yours is only partially frozen so I think it will be fine...JJ

 

[sandyut]

many thanks! ill post up the cook. i pulled it a little late to be thawed by Sunday...that was my concern.

If i was not considered essential workforce I would have done better planning. I am jealous of those who can stay home. we are doing double time testing for the virus. I would pay to stay home for a few weeks if I could.

 

[jaxgatorz]

many thanks! ill post up the cook. i pulled it a little late to be thawed by Sunday...that was my concern.

If i was not considered essential workforce I would have done better planning. I am jealous of those who can stay home. we are doing double time testing for the virus. I would pay to stay home for a few weeks if I could.

Stay safe !!

 

[SmokyMose]

many thanks! ill post up the cook. i pulled it a little late to be thawed by Sunday...that was my concern.

If i was not considered essential workforce I would have done better planning. I am jealous of those who can stay home. we are doing double time testing for the virus. I would pay to stay home for a few weeks if I could.

Many of us who have the option of staying home aren't happy about it, but we all appreciate those of you who are watching out for us....

 

[pops6927]

I've done it plenty of times!