Topic: Turkey Brining

2 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.

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.