53 yrs old and never brined a turkey because I thought it would make it salty. This thanksgiving I followed your recipe and the turkey was absolutely outstanding. Best turkey I’ve ever done and everyone raved about it. Thank you! Can’t wait to view more of your content.

I use bay leaves, cloves, black pepper(cracked), lemon and oranges, black tea, and salt and brown sugar.❤ I love your content!

@gcbwoods

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I love cloves

@kennethdavidson8325

7 ай бұрын

Ordered my cookbook can’t wait to try more of your recipes… I love brining also!

@daeshawngordon

7 ай бұрын

Black tea?? Will be trying that 💯

@jolimixx4212

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👋

@4everBleu

7 ай бұрын

That’s it, thank u!

I have never cooked a turkey but was asked by a friend to make one for our Friendsgiving. Looked for brines and used yours except I used white sugar. I brined in the bottom portion of a crab pot for 24 hrs. Then, I slathered a butter compote with rosemary and thyme all over the bird for another 24 hours. Ohhhh we, my friends loved it, and I was so proud. Now I'm being asked to make another one 😂.

Let me tell y'all something!!! I followed these exact instructions and I will NEVER and I mean NEVER do it any other way, THE BEST turkey I ever had! It was juicy as h3ll😂 I will never go back to injection, I will brine everything I can from now on, thanks AB

I used your brine video last year- my grandfather said it was the best turkey he ever had. So you know I had to come back 😂. Happy holidays!!!

@turnpiketony97

7 ай бұрын

Fr bro same with me now they requesting it this year

@turnpiketony97

7 ай бұрын

I’m using the same one from last year I domes feel like going back to the store🤣🤣

@grantsidesmokingrill728

7 ай бұрын

I did it this year and the entire household agreed that it's the best turkey we've ever had!

I found this video at the right time, I've never cooked a turkey before and this year we are doing a brine for the first time as well and I feel wayyy more confident tackling this now. Thank you AB!

Those brine bags are life savers. I agree with you, brining is the way to go.

Great video. My mom used to Brine her turkeys all the time for the holidays and I would help her out. Since she passed away my sister had been doing the turkey, but I'm hosting Christmas this year so I was taking the duty of brining the turkey. Your video is very helpful so that I can get an idea of what I was getting myself into. Much appreciation, sir. 😊

Thank You AB for printable recipes! It’s life changing for someone like me who’s trying to get it all right on such an important holiday as Thanksgiving. Believe me your recipes gives me some measure of confidence that all will turn out okay. Happy Thanksgiving AB and Thanks for such an Awesome Dynamic Cooking Channel. ❤❤❤

I am an avid briner of poultry. I also inject for larger birds such as turkeys. Looking good!

The aroma is GLORIOUS!! Thanks AB another great video! Happy Thanksgiving!!

I've been cooking for Thanksgiving every year since 2019 and this is the first year I'm actually considering brining I wasn't sure if it was a good idea or not but now that I see that you do it I am definitely going to do it it's an okay for me you're the boss when it comes to cooking

Looking at different methods of brining. Thats for the know how. Much appreciated.

This is your BEST video where you really explain everything and you're not using a turkey brine product that many can't find or afford. You told us all the ingredients we need. Just wish you'd say the actual measurements of the pot and the ingredients. But men don't usually focus on that stuff anyways.

Great video!!! I'm smoking 2 turkeys this Saturday, and I'm adjusting my recipe from last year after watching. Briner/injector for life!!!

Great recipe AB. Mines basically the same except i use add a gallon of cinnamon apple cider. Been brining for yrs. And your right, once you brine that turkey, the hook is in!

I've done brine before. I've waited 24 hours and noticed a little bit of a difference. This year, I tried your brine except I used pure maple syrup with it and also let it sit for 1 1/2 days. Boy oh boy! What a difference! I did notice a bit of saltiness, but not so much that it was a deal breaker. Came out juicy and flavorful. Best turkey I've ever done. Will definitely do again

I made my first brine today! I added sour orange, clementines, a red onion, mustard seeds, all spice, fresh Bay leaves, black pepper, Swedish Pearl sugar, 15 garlic cloves, rosemary, thyme and salt. I've been adding Ice on the hour (no room in the fridge) and the house smells divine!

Great video for us novice cooks.

AB bring back the excitement in the kitchen simple and full of flavor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ happy holidays 🦃🍂

I brine ALL poultry, I quit with the lemons and oranges and used 1/2 gallon of orange juice. I also use onions. Carry on brother!

A b I’ve been brining over 30 years I have never boiled water I always used cold water kosher salt, white sugar ,ice is a must 10 hrs or over nite comes out juice & seasoned too the bone delicious

AMAZING!!!! Made this bring for my Thanksgiving turkey it was truly delicious.

For a quick cooling process, put your pot in the sink and put ice around the pot. I don't want to dilute that good brine!! ❤

@SGherghina

7 ай бұрын

you know there are ice bags that you can insert in the hot liquid to cool it off, without diluting :)

@billwilson3665

7 ай бұрын

I made my brine a little stronger knowing i would dilute it

@dawhoda1

7 ай бұрын

​@@SGherghinayes we started using ice bags in the Kitchen at work.we do at least 200 turkeys each day, guess who the brine guy is each year?!🤚

Great recipe Ab! Brine is life. Ever since I brined my first turkey I have never looked back. The main reason for brining is to add moisture to the bird and make your cooking more forgiving to avoid getting that nasty dry turkey texture that you probably had in your younger years. Of course if you are infusing things in the bird you might as well impart some flavor in there. Brining will help your turkey no matter how you cook it afterwards (deep fry/smoke/oven/etc.) so give it a try.

Right on time

Down here in the Louisiana we use half Tony chachrie Creole seasoning and half salt. Some use just the Tony's by itself instead of salt. Luv brining.. Great job..

@JesusistheonetrueGod

7 ай бұрын

I like that idea

I just got done boiling. About to add ice. Thanks I needed this. Last year I had a kit this year I’m using fresh herbs.

Ready to see what you do for the smokin!! Cause im followin along and doin whatever it is you’re doing and it’s bout to be 🔥

Couldn't have come at a more opportune time, I was about to go to the store for the turkey and brine ingredients tonight!

Hi AB, I checked out your website and all the recipes I want to try made my head spin lol! I've never brined a turkey before, so when I'm ready I'll refer to your brining recipe 😊. As always, thanks for sharing another great one ❤.

You killed me! "Once you brine, you never go back." Hilarious.😂 You're a great cooking instructor. Thanks. And happy Thanksgiving!

Love the personality! Kept me watching! I will have to try this!

Thank You

Thank you

Yum! Looks so good!

@SmokinandGrillinwithAB

7 ай бұрын

So good!

Thank you! I will do this for my Christmas turkey. Merry Christmas! ❤🎄

Happy HOLIDAYS to you and ya family! Thanks for all of the great vids and recipes!!!

Thanks AB. I'm going to use your method.

*Happy Thanksgiving 2023*

I brine all the time. I found a brine bucket and it is great

I am so excited 🤭👍🏼👍🏼

When I tell you I love watching your videos! Whatever I have a taste for I come straight to your page for a recipe. Anyone ask me for a recipe I send them your way❤

Being a great cook myself I can do both! Another great video! Happy Thanksgiving to you!

Each time l see your receipe, am sure its going to be good.

Love the bag reccomendation!

Amazing as always! 🔥👌🏾

I living and learning I never did this process of doing a brine.I just use butter and my seasoning over night and put in oven.💕

Excellent A. B. man I'm buying a turkey tomorrow gonna definitely do this - I already brine all my wild fish, it's a game changer. Have a great Thanksgiving ❤❤❤❤

This dudes the realest guy on KZread! Fire tips

Thanks

I do salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, Orange, rosemary sprigs, and thyme. I will add bay leaf next time. I get a bag of ice and pour the hot brine over the ice. There is usually some ice that doesn’t melt. Put in the bird, add orange and herbs. Put in cool garage overnight.

AB man ol man talking bout level up I brine and injected 1st time and it’s a level up best thing I’ve had in my life.

Thanks for these tips

Solid video. My brine is nearly identical except I add beer and then brine the bird in a brine bag (your zipper bag), stored inside a small cooler with ice.

so good to try the turkey brine!

I usually dry brine my turkey, which I'm going to do this year with a Cajun spice blend, but may try this next time. Good stuff AB!

Maaaaan AB you be getting busy!! I enjoy your videos and knowledge about cooking thank you for sharing them!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾

Thank you ❤❤❤❤

Whether I cook something or not you are just fun to watch!❤

I’m gonna try this for Thanksgiving!! Thanks AB

Fam you really stepping it up with these recipes love it ❤

@SmokinandGrillinwithAB

7 ай бұрын

Thank you

I found the channel just in time for thanksgiving. Big ups OG

@SmokinandGrillinwithAB

7 ай бұрын

That's what's up and welcome to my channel 💯👍🏽

Loved this recipe! Very close to mine i use apple cider and oranges only difference. Brinning is the way to go !!

@ChrisWrightDVM

7 ай бұрын

Ever inject in addition to brining?

He’s so chill with it I love it lol

Thanks AB

Just completed the dunking of the bird. This Brine was easy and smells like Thanksgiving. Thank you, I will check out your other videos :)

✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 I put so many people up on game on those big bags from the Dollar tree it ain't even funny going back some years now

Preciate you AB

Ok Iam going to try it

Turkey broth looks delicious!😀

I love your content you make it ok to do the most or just the minimum.

Thank you for the video

Never brined anything , im sure it makes a total difference thank you👍 AB

I love to brine my turkey and chicken. Thank you.

Great Tip!!❤😂

AB keeping on doing thing Bro, btw i'm brine my turkey with same the ingredients listed on this video, but i'm adding some apple juice, slice oranges and some ground all spice, I did that to my turkey 3 years ago for Thanksgiving's Day it was slamming.

I get hyped at holiday brine I already know AB gonna come with some delicious heat lol! Much love from ATL

Love it!!!

Ok I love your cooking

Appreciate you big dawg

You go, boy!!!!❤😊

Uncle AB I’m coming to your house for thanksgiving!!!! Thanks for this awesome recipe

i can't find a link to those bags. i need those in my life lol

I do the brine and also deep-fry that big bird. I'm good with my fry technique but I'm ready to learn more about the brine!

@gullymademen11

7 ай бұрын

Is it safe to brine and deep fry??

I always put my brine in a ice bath in my sink to cool it. I don't like putting ice in the brine because I don't want to dilute it. Then keep the bucket in a cooler with ice to make sure it doesn't get warm. Sometimes we get those warm days in November. Nobody want a funky smelling turkey when you go to prep it for Thanksgiving morning

Never done that I usually melt 8 sticks of better add my other ingredients rub turkey down after butter mixture cool put in a big plastic bag or roasting bag put in fridge then off set cook next day on grill I usually use jerk seasons not hot comes out amazing

AB Dropping that culinary SCIENCE. Love it!

I throw my frozen turkey in a cooler to "brine/thaw" on Monday before "the day". I'm def gonna use your brine mix! We also inject ours w/Tony T's roasted garlic & herb plus 1 stick of garlic butter and rub it with Tony T's, we rub it down, roll in saran the night before he smokes it! OMG so good!

@evelyn28able

7 ай бұрын

Good idea about the cooler, I'm going to use it

@icorp3942

7 ай бұрын

Smart idea because I was actually thinking like how will I store this in refrigerator. Thanks for sharing

You just became my comeback lebron down 3-1 vs warriors. Its my turn to cook a turkey and i got no clue till now.

I do both

Not so much with Brining, but when my family makes Turkey soup, we use salted meat. We do a double boil on the salt meat, which basically means we boil the salted meat for about 20 minutes, dump the water and then boil it again for 20 minutes. Remove the salted meat and chop it up to mix with the soup. The reason we use salted meat instead of salt, is because it adds just a nice taste to the soup. I would imagine it would have the same effect for brining. The perfect salt level. We double boil it because the amount of salt in the meat is way too much. So on the 2nd boil it actually mellows out the stock to a nice flavor.

I'ma pour some dark beers in the brine to cool it off. Thank you for the video

Amen chef I couldn't have said it better

I have never done this. I cook a lot, I've heard of it. But honestly AB. You never say never. I'm not! But my turkey DO not be dry. I continue to baste. I just haven't had that problem. I only cook turkey for the holidays & for the turkey salad. Enjoy! I loved the process. ❤️🐞😋

Hey AB.... really good tip.... I've never brined a turkey. I usually put the dry herbs, lemons and oranges inside the bird. I cook it breast down. Never to old to learn.... thanks for the video!!!💕

@dawhoda1

7 ай бұрын

You've never made a turkey but usually put the lemon in the bird?? 🤔😁

@charlenedickerson2880

7 ай бұрын

@@dawhoda1 I've cooked plenty of turkeys but never brined them before cooking them.

Thanks my guy! You bringing that smoked turkey video next? I need to see it through!

I brined my turkey legs in a Crystal Geyser gallon. Cut part of the top off, and put it back on after i added everything in. Saves on space and you don't have to buy anything. Even using that 2.5 water gal jug will work

While buying my turkey lady told me her brining method....get a bucket from Walmarts bakery. $1.00. (18lb turkey). The top has rubber gasket, you pop it close, you have to pry that baby off. The ice to cool the hot brine, and put in bucket to keep cold, is great tip. Lol keeping that in the fridge.

I use a brine mix with maple syrup and bourbon