Erik Dahl said:
> Mia McDavid (>) wrote:
>
>> What are everyone's Thanksgiving favorites???
>
> This year I'm brining the turkey again, because osmosis is a wonderful
> thing. If you've never soaked the bird in such a solution, I heartily
> recommend it. It keeps it moist throughout the long cooking time and
> adds incredible flavor. We're also having mashed Yukon Gold potatoes,
> gravy, crouton dressing, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce,
> and pumpkin cheesecake. Nothing very different except for dessert. I'll
> be quite thankful if we can eat all of it over the four days alloted to
> us. :)
Alton Brown is the man, and his Good Eats show on Food Network
is basically Mr. Wizard Goes to the Kitchen.
Always brine your bird. :)
-Rick