Topic: Brine

3 chapters across the catalog

Genesis
Episode 1821

1821: Genesis

Thanksgiving Traditions, Heritage Turkey, and Smoked Bird Tips

The hosts recount their Thanksgiving celebrations, specifically detailing a nine-pound heritage turkey smoked in a Masterbuilt smoker. The bird was brined and reportedly tasted more like pheasant or peacock than traditional turkey. One host notes this cooking method was a previous "tip of the day" from a year prior.

Preemptive Prosecution
Episode 626 54:39 - 59:27

626: Preemptive Prosecution

Associate Executive Producer Credits and Angelina Jolie Damehood

A list of Associate Executive Producers is read, featuring donors from Australia, Canada, and the United States. The segment notes the unusual "pizza brining" method for inducing labor and includes various "de-douching" requests for new listeners. The hosts also comment on Angelina Jolie being named an honorary Dame by the Queen, noting the historical context of Americans accepting foreign honors.

Final Jeopardy
Episode 254 1:08:26 - 1:18:06

254: Final Jeopardy

Listener Donations and Turkey Brining Tips

A lengthy segment features the reading of producer donations and the granting of "karma" to listeners. In anticipation of Thanksgiving, the hosts discuss the merits of brining turkeys to prevent them from drying out. John C. Dvorak shares a specific recipe for candied yams involving garnet yams, butter, cream, and bourbon.