Seasoning Thanksgiving Turkey

Karb_Kween
Karb_Kween Posts: 2,681 Member
edited November 2024 in Recipes
So like I seasoned a whole chicken with rosemary for Easter this year so anyway I was wondering what spice or combination of will compliment my turkey this coming Thursday

My hubby bought me a spice rack recently so I have a ton of that helps

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  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    Use a brine... You will thank me. :)
  • dklibert
    dklibert Posts: 1,196 Member
    I like Herbs de Provence (a mix of savory, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, oregano you can buy pre-mixed), salt and pepper.
  • sunburntgalaxy
    sunburntgalaxy Posts: 455 Member
    Ok so my cat just stepped on my keyboard and managed to delete everything I just typed. So I will just go short this time - I agree that brining is good, and if you are looking for herbs that go well with a turkey for seasoning I would vote sage - I think it is a pretty traditional choice, and I know I like it.
  • Cahgetsfit
    Cahgetsfit Posts: 1,912 Member
    brining = good. I third that. However, I make a mean turkey that marinades in beer and apple cider vinegar instead of brine. It also gets butter + herb mix inserted between skin and meat. And stuffed. Thyme is good with turkey. Fresh thyme even better.

    Can't wait for xmas to make it :) we have it every xmas! (i'm not American, we dont Thanksgive in Australia)
  • Karb_Kween
    Karb_Kween Posts: 2,681 Member
    Cahgetsfit wrote: »
    brining = good. I third that. However, I make a mean turkey that marinades in beer and apple cider vinegar instead of brine. It also gets butter + herb mix inserted between skin and meat. And stuffed. Thyme is good with turkey. Fresh thyme even better.

    Can't wait for xmas to make it :) we have it every xmas! (i'm not American, we dont Thanksgive in Australia)

    I really like the beer and apple cider vinegar idea... Idk anything about brining but I'll probably look up some videos. It seems like a hassle and Idk about containers and stuff because I don't have anything to brine a turkey in and going to use a disposable turkey roaster... I saw a video on using a sage and butter mixture for the inside and out. I'll likely do that but as far brining goes I guess I'll educate myself a little and judge from there
  • Speziface
    Speziface Posts: 1,687 Member
    I brine my turkey but like a bit of bite to it, so I put on a little olive oil followed by a generous sprinkling of dry rub. Last year I used a Memphis BBQ rub; this year will be Cajun seasoning.
  • lucys1225
    lucys1225 Posts: 597 Member
    Karb_Kween wrote: »
    Cahgetsfit wrote: »
    brining = good. I third that. However, I make a mean turkey that marinades in beer and apple cider vinegar instead of brine. It also gets butter + herb mix inserted between skin and meat. And stuffed. Thyme is good with turkey. Fresh thyme even better.

    Can't wait for xmas to make it :) we have it every xmas! (i'm not American, we dont Thanksgive in Australia)

    I really like the beer and apple cider vinegar idea... Idk anything about brining but I'll probably look up some videos. It seems like a hassle and Idk about containers and stuff because I don't have anything to brine a turkey in and going to use a disposable turkey roaster... I saw a video on using a sage and butter mixture for the inside and out. I'll likely do that but as far brining goes I guess I'll educate myself a little and judge from there

    You can also dry brine which is a lot less of a hassle.
  • tahxirez
    tahxirez Posts: 270 Member
    Brine it x100
  • Karb_Kween
    Karb_Kween Posts: 2,681 Member
    Is dry brining any worse and than regular brining?
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Karb_Kween wrote: »
    Is dry brining any worse and than regular brining?

    Dry brining is easier, IMO, and makes the skin extra crispy.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I'm doing honey-mustard marinade/brines this year.
  • Karb_Kween
    Karb_Kween Posts: 2,681 Member
    I saw a recipe for apple cider turkey. I think I'm gonna do that

    Not doing a brine because I dont have a big enough pot and it should turn out fine anyway
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