Anybody like me who do not like turkey?

[EDW39A]

Not much of a meat eater, that sounds funny to me since I used to be a vegetarian. Turkey, chicken, capons, cornish hens, fowl, duck, etc I will eat about 2oz as a snack. You could put a great sauce on the turkey. Or you could brine it. Even though it increases the sodium level I will "brine" a turkey. The problem is having a large enough container. The basics I used to use were just salt and sugar, now thanks to the internet I have tried a lot of other "stuff", lol!

All you need is a cup or two of salt and some water (a gallon to two gallons) to cover the fresh thawed turkey (not one with an injection already) or other meat. Just add the salt to the water stir (5 mins.) until it dissolves and add turkey, breast side down. You can also add some (a cup) sugar and stir for five minutes. Cool turkey in brine overnight set aside until dry and cook. Nice and moist!

EXTRA HELP:

 "...Always brine foods in a food-grade, nonreactive container such as a stainless steel or enameled stockpot, a brining bag (or brine bag), or a food-grade plastic bucket..." I have a large plastic bucket just for this. "... Never use ordinary trash bags, plastic trash cans, or metal buckets or containers not meant for food use..."  And now plenty of companies have bags, buckets and or a whole kit with spices too.

MORE HELP AND EXTRA INFORMATION:

Cool in brine 4- 24 hours (overnight) at below 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) while marinating. Remove from the brine. Let dry for two hours then roast as usual (or deep fry, my brother-in-law does that, and don't forget your grammar school science, pat turkey dry before frying) in your favorite way!

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Now that you have the basics, what else can you do? Like what if you what flavor but not to much sodium. Yes you could use a low sodium broth. And you could brine it more then one time, with a fresh brine mix even of another type. Remember to use a clean pot and remove turkey from old brine for second day brining. You could use, fruit juices, vegetables, spices and other flavorings. Like the following, (see list below) just remember you don't need to use them all, choose based on the taste you want at this time. You don't need exact amounts, you just did it with water and salt.

MORE FLAVOR IDEAS:

low sodium broths, vegetable broth, chicken broth, quarts apple juice, apple cider, orange juice or frozen orange juice, cup sour mash whiskey, cups of cranberry juice, cups of salt (canning salt, kosher salt), sweeteners (sugar or brown sugar, maple syrup), liquid seasonings (worcestershire sauce, soy sauced), dry spices (a tablespoon of ground black pepper, teaspoons whole black peppercorns, red pepper flakes,  1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice berries, tablespoons of poultry seasoning, tablespoons of onion powder, chopped green peppers, celery, 5-8 garlic cloves peeled, 4-6 bay leaves, 1-3 large fresh thyme sprigs or tablespoon of dried thyme, whole cloves, 1- 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 or 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks, rosemary, chopped parsley, fresh sage leaves, chopped candied ginger), citrus flavors (slices or unpeeled chucks of oranges, lemons, clementines, mandarins, limes) 1-2 apples cored and sliced, oils (1/4 cup olive oil, butter) and more... (to taste, don't over do it with salt, pepper, etc.)

To incorporate spices bring a quart water or stock to a boil in a large stockpot. Stir salt and sugar into the water until dissolved; bring water again to a boil. Add spices and herbs, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook mixture at a simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes to extract flavors.. Add to remaining liquid, (water) need about two gallons of brine for a turkey 12 to 20  pounds. Refrigerate brine until completely cooled (four hours) or add ice cubes (if you are in a hurry) to cool instead of adding extra water. Consider making extra brine adding water will weaken the flavor. Use ice cubes to cool if no space large enough to refrigerate. Just do not add to brine. If using a brine bag, cover closed sealed bag with ice.
   

[rricardi58]

I feel the same way.  I generally do not like Turkey because it is too dry.  That is why I usually put a lot of gravy and cranberry sauce or jelly on the turkey.

This combo especially tastes good on the dark meat and the skin (which are unfortunately not that healthy).
 

[Skyisbluetoday]

I've had dry turkey before, it wasn't the best turkey I've ever had. I don't eat turkey every year and that's ok cause there's other meat or type's of food for the holiday's. 

[lbryanwf]

Not too fond of white meat because like you say it tends to be dry. On a sandwich with mayo lettuce and tomato it is yummy..the Mayo cuts the dryness. I will eat the white meat if it has turkey gravy on it. But most of all I like dark turkey meat. It is moist and has a wondeful flavor!

[smithjcsdfw]

Quite honestly I got burned out on turkey so I am not a big fan of turkey either.

[lynnc35]

My husband don't really care for it, I threw most everything away today...but when it is time for ham..it will be all gone.

[LenoraMinogue]

My best friend can't stand turkey. She refuses to eat it. But in her case, she says turkey has a strange aftertaste to her, like it's fake chicken. * shrugs * Different tastes.

[yaayme]

I really do not like turkey i mean ill eat it its not like i cant stand it but I just do not particularly like it. Its dry and has o flavor am i alone? anybody feel the same?

I understand what you are talking about, LOL...but I eat it anyway every Thanksgiving and Christmas. I prefer sliced packaged turkey you get from the deli. It's moist and has more flavor.

[sliebshner]

I'm a vegetarian, so I definitely don't like turkey.  I have made a "Tofurky" for holidays in the past.  I like the stuffing, but can only eat so much of the tofu.  My boyfriend eats meat, but is not fond of turkey.  He calls it "yard buzzard".

[Cheri126]

That would be me!!! I don't like turkey either....

[debidoo]

  Actually, I like turkey better than chicken - white meat only and prefer it a little on the dry side.  But we made a turkey tonight and followed directions of Alton Brown to cook the turkey different than we ever have and it was moist inside with a crispy skin and it was good. 

[hlvhome]

I am the same. I can take or leave the turkey. I am all about the side dishes at the holidays

[mehavenomemory]

Never ever liked turkey, till I tasted my Lady's and my MIL's turkey.. Mmm very moist, and very very good.. Can't eat a lot of it though.. get heart burn..

[cathy37]

Turkey is not my favorite.  I can eat it sometimes.  Fried turkey is better than baked turkey.  I usually cook a hen instead of turkey.

[remediagirl]

I like Turkey. It's not hard to prepare it without making it dry but my sweet hubby does not like turkey. I always make a nice roast beef for Thanksgiving and for Christmas too.(we don't eat pig) My mother in law used to make Turkey every year so I would get my share of turkey from her but she is getting up there in years now and doesn't cook as much as she used to anymore. I am getting to those "Good 'Ol days" years I guess.