she soaked her Xmas turkey is a spice brine mix over night . does anyone have that mix ! many thanks
justcat,
Nov 13, 9:29am
Hi from her Xmas book she soaks her turkey in: 6 litres of water 250g Maldon salt or 125g ordinary salt 3x15ml black peppercorns 1 bouquet garni 1x15ml tablespoon caraway seeds 4 cloves 2x15ml tablespoon allspice berries 4 star anise 2x15ml tablespoon white mustard seeds 200g caster sugar 2 unpeeled onions quartered 1x6cm diced ginger unpeeled 4x15ml tablesspoons of maple syrup 4x15ml tablespoons runny honey stalks from bunch parsley *optional
thankyou.i must get her Xmas book.many thanks sounds great
hails1,
Nov 13, 6:35pm
One more question for all you foodies.Has anyone tryed it !
shop-a-holic,
Nov 14, 8:36am
I'm busy comparing my Turkey Brine to Nigella's and conducting a comparing analysis.
Won't be long.
My recipe: Turkey Brine 4 litres of Water 250gms PLAIN TABLE SALT must not be iodised 125gms Dark Brown Sugar 1 x Bouquet Garni (Pkt of Fresh Meat or Chicken Herbs found in sp/mrkts) In a Pestle and Morter: Grind Blackpeppercorns; Cumin Seeds; Caraway Seeds; Fennel Seeds; Juniper Berries; Crush or Tear with your hands: 3-4 Bay Leaves.
Optional extras: Add 1/2 t dried chilli flakes OR; NOT BOTH; sliced Oranges and Lemons.
Bring all ingredients to a simmer in a very large pot; until the Sugar and Salt are dissolved. Take off the heat and leave to cool OVERNIGHT.
Soak Turkey for no more than 24 hours.
Timeline: Make Turkey Brine on 23 Dec. Soak Turkey on 24 Dec at either 12noon for a Christmas lunch or 5pm for Christmas Dinner.
shop-a-holic,
Nov 14, 8:42am
SOAKING YOUR TURKEY
Find a bucket or container which will fit in the fridge. Line the bucket/container with an XL -sized Glad Oven Bag. Place your FRESH turkey neck/breast down into the bag-lined bucket and carefully pour your COLD brine into the bucket. Gather bag up, twist and tie bag. Place into fridge for no longer than 24 hours.
Brining only works for fresh turkeys. Buying a commerically over-processed/tender basted or any turkey which has a pop-up timer in it, has already been brined and your result will not work.Use Fresh Turkeys Only.
shop-a-holic,
Nov 14, 8:50am
NIGELLA vs ME
Nigella 125gms Salt : Me 250gms Salt Brined 2 days: Me Brined 24 hours (that is because she uses half the amount of salt). Maple Sugar; Honey etc and plain sugar : vs muscovado-style sugar - same result, it;s all sugar in the end, but her's is a lot more expensive to buy. Star Anise = 1/4 t chillie flakes (but these are considered optional). Leave in the fresh herbs and seasonings.
Overall/Summary: I have swapped out the water on a few occasions for 4 litres of clear apple for EXCEPTIONAL results.
hails1,
Nov 14, 6:29pm
thankyou shop a holic .((love your input ))
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