Fresh or frozen? Thanksgiving is coming upon us and 'Tis the Season to buy or reserve a turkey. Having grown up in Woodland (shout out to all my peeps!) a tradition for many families is to get their turkeys from Branigan's Turkey Farm. I have been cooking a massive Thanksgiving feast for our families for the last 6 years and I have always bought a Branigan's Turkey. Their turkeys are free-range and corn fed making them some of the tastiest turkeys I've ever had. Yes, they can be pricey, but believe me when I tell you - you CANNOT beat the taste or quality!
If you live in the Woodland area, you can go locally to their turkey farm. For directions and ordering information go HERE. If you live near a Nugget Market you can also purchase your turkey through the meat department as well. To find a Nugget Market near you, please go HERE. All orders placed through Nugget will need to be done by November 22nd to ensure you get your turkey on time.
For those of you going the frozen turkey route, Butterball is offering a $2 off coupon HERE. Be sure to start thawing them out roughly 3 days prior to Thanksgiving. Whether you get a frozen or fresh turkey, here's a fantastic brine recipe that I use every year for my turkey to impart additional flavor and juices for the most moist, delicious turkey ever!
The Ginsberg Turkey Brine
- 1 Gallon water
- 2 Cups Kosher salt
- 2 Cups apple juice or cider
- 1 Cup bourbon
- 1 Tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1/2 Cup packed, light brown sugar
- 1, 22 lb. turkey
Mix the water, salt, apple juice, bourbon, peppercorn, and sugar into a 5-gallon bucket lined with a resealable bag or *brining bag. Stir until the salt and sugar is dissolved. Add the turkey into the bag with the brine. Brine for 4 to 24 hours. Pat turkey dry before cooking.
*Brining bags are fantastic for this recipe and can be found at places like Bed, Bath and Beyond. Be sure to sign up to get a coupon that can be used towards any of your in-store purchases!
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