Dry Brining a Spatchcock Turkey - Can I do it now vs wednesday before turkey-day?

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Dry Brining a Spatchcock Turkey - Can I do it now vs wednesday before turkey-day?

November 17, 2018, 04:43 PM

Does it hurt to dry brine my bird now (saturday before thanksgiving) VS just doing it the night before I cook it? I use 1/2tsp kosher salt / lb of turkey, and my turkey is not injected...

I was thinking of spatchcocking it now, salt it, and drop it in a big ziplock back in the meat tray of the fridge.

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November 17, 2018, 04:52 PM

I'd do it now and leave it uncovered.
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November 17, 2018, 05:34 PM

Crispier skin and more moisture retention!
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November 17, 2018, 05:55 PM

I agree with Jerod Broussard and Spinaker . I've gone with 3 days of dry-brining before and the results were great.
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November 17, 2018, 06:10 PM

thanks all!
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November 17, 2018, 06:58 PM

And just before placing in the cooker, separate most of the skin from the meat. That will also help with crisping the skin.
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EdF commented

November 17, 2018, 07:02 PM

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Yes. After separating I generally put some veggie oil between the skin and the meat. Seems to work well.

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lonnie mac commented

November 17, 2018, 07:12 PM

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Dukes Mayo! It is delish!!

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Attjack commented

November 19, 2018, 05:11 PM

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With chicken, I always separate the skin and dry brin under the skin and on top.
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November 17, 2018, 09:23 PM
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November 17, 2018, 10:10 PM

Actually when I dry bine birds, I separate the skin and put salt directly on the meat, and also on the skin. Just cuz i can.
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November 19, 2018, 05:11 PM

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Same here.
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November 19, 2018, 08:27 AM

This bird is changing color. Doesn't look so good. Is it bad? It's been dry brining open in the fridge since I started this thread (saturday eve).
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Stevo commented

November 19, 2018, 09:59 AM

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I'm concerned about the red around the wing tips and leg tips, and then the brownish skin in the thigh areas.

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shify commented

November 19, 2018, 01:20 PM

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That ugliness is normal. The skin is nice and tight and drying out which will help crisping. I'm going to start my dry-brine tonight

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Potkettleblack commented

November 19, 2018, 03:45 PM

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I wouldn’t have started this early, but as I said, it’s looking fine.
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November 19, 2018, 09:25 AM

Jerod Broussard Spinaker - thoughts? I'm inclined to bag this bird and buy another.

thanx
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Jerod Broussard commented

November 19, 2018, 12:27 PM

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Looking awesome to me. I've had plenty like that.

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Spinaker commented

November 19, 2018, 04:03 PM

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It looks just fine.

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Attjack commented

November 19, 2018, 05:13 PM

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Seems normal to me. It's being exposed to air that makes it discolor in my experience. Unless it stinks I think you should be good.
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November 19, 2018, 05:03 PM

Thanks all. I appreciate you walking be back from the ledge.
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