Long story short, I ended up with a pre-brined Butterball. Extremely disappointed, but I have no other options. I will spatchcock and roast, but should I still salt sparingly or no salt at all?
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We always buy a pre-brined bird, but not Butterball. Regardless, I would not further brine it. Season, including salt, the skin for flavor. Not an expert here, so take this input with a grain of salt….
Are you going to use a rub? Are you injecting? Either way I'd skip or limit the amount of salt in the rub or injection.
Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving!
I’m roasting on the rack in the oven using Meathead’s Simon and Garfunkel rub. I’ve done it every year since his book came out, but we moved to a different state this year so I went to a different butcher shop and ordered a fresh Turkey without asking if it was pre-brined or not. I never thought a good butcher shop would be selling Butterballs I can buy at Kroger. Thanks for the help!
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1. Don't add salt. Just let your guests know that you're cooking healthy and that they can add salt if needed at the table.
2. Welcome from Colorado.
3. Again ... don't add salt.
4. Enjoy!
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I usually end up with butterball turkeys because I forget to ask the butcher to get me one until it is too late. I don't brine them at all and they come out pretty good.
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I've never had a turkey that was brined enough from the factory to NOT need salted, I don't think that is as common as people fear. I think you're safe to salt it normally. If anything, go lightly to be safe and keep a shaker on the table.
I have used Butterball turkey’s which I have brined with oranges, cranberries and a brining solution and we never thought they too salty. Whatever you do I think will be just fine with Simon and Garfunkel salt free rub.
I had my own Thanksgiving Day emergency. Took the turkey's out to begin thawing in the fridge last Thursday... Those MF were still frozen today... Into the room temp water bath the went and 5 hrs later they are still crunchy frozen.. WTF.. Put the seasoning on them and stuffed them back in the fridge. I hope they finish thawing before tomorrow...
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