tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post1015068371936889778..comments2024-03-12T05:02:14.140-04:00Comments on MOUNTAIN MUSINGS: Fridays are GoldenNCmountainwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-16181998980202467252011-12-03T22:12:00.891-05:002011-12-03T22:12:00.891-05:00D and I brined our turkeys. We have a cooler that...D and I brined our turkeys. We have a cooler that would fit them nicely AND keep them cold with ice added and kept in the garage where the temperature is kept just above freezing in winter. Worked for us.Cicero Singshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438108795744902961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-15783664541710973062011-12-01T08:21:39.329-05:002011-12-01T08:21:39.329-05:00Soaking in saltwater, hmm? Had my first meal of tu...Soaking in saltwater, hmm? Had my first meal of turkey prepared this way. Such a wonderful surprising delight. And to think I'd sworn off turkey forever - foundered and sick of that dry meat. An aunt does her chicken this way too. I'm going to the grocery store right now! I'm starving!<br /><br />Just found you from over at Golden Daze. Be assured I will be back. Gorgeous dogs thereCaddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07575600935524610154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-85819790327811094482011-11-28T21:50:02.474-05:002011-11-28T21:50:02.474-05:00Ha!!!! Your description would have made a great I ...Ha!!!! Your description would have made a great I Love Lucy episode. I was giggling and giggling, visualizing you two and that turkey!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-70308719917546379722011-11-28T10:36:51.710-05:002011-11-28T10:36:51.710-05:00Thanks for your comments, everyone.
To everyone -...Thanks for your comments, everyone.<br /><br />To everyone - Yes, the brining does make even a tender turkey even more tender.<br /><br />Tara - We saw brined fresh tukey in our fresh market but decided to do it ourselves.<br /><br />Rudee - Hope you got a chance to rest up. We have several herb butter recipes that we use both on turkey and chicken.<br /><br />Ms A - If we had no leftovers I'm sure my husband would have bought a turkey for us to fix later. The man just loves turkey. One of these days you are going to have to explain your aversion to the "other" holiday.<br /><br />Herd - So far we have escaped a meeting with a skunk. But we have seen them in our woods and rooting in the yard for grubs.<br /><br />Linthead - Thanks and right back at you.<br /><br />Suz - Yes, you can cook the turkey in the oven or on the grill (if it's not over 12 pounds). And you can use any recipe you might have. We don't put the dressing in the bird but if you did you would need to eliminate the salt in it.<br /><br />Donna - My husband will eat turkey without complaint until it is gone. Our last dish is usually turkey tetrazzini.<br /><br />Troutbirder - We have escaped so far but often at night we will smell the odor. Obviously we keep the dogs on a short leash when they go out at night.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-49752599189096838592011-11-27T17:29:30.237-05:002011-11-27T17:29:30.237-05:00Well Lucy nice post! Is deskunking a common proble...Well Lucy nice post! Is deskunking a common problem with the girls? I've only had to do it once with the big guy. Left over yummy. Around here I'm known as the guy who boils up the turkey carcass and makes turkey noodle soup. :)troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-38366643075050446682011-11-27T13:41:18.826-05:002011-11-27T13:41:18.826-05:00Funny post! Yep, brining is the way to go. And I l...Funny post! Yep, brining is the way to go. And I love your wreath in a previous post!Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-90388228579341868382011-11-26T19:22:45.603-05:002011-11-26T19:22:45.603-05:00That brined turkey sounds interesting..someone els...That brined turkey sounds interesting..someone else mentioned it recently as being a great way to make a tender Turkey. Must try it sometime. Your pups are a cute as ever.Dawn Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320576787003821586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-39969631206152202011-11-26T18:14:45.512-05:002011-11-26T18:14:45.512-05:0016 lbs.?! For you two. OK--hope you have lots of...16 lbs.?! For you two. OK--hope you have lots of recipes for using turkey leftovers.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-18597827537669676792011-11-26T18:07:00.051-05:002011-11-26T18:07:00.051-05:00Yummm. I've never tasted a turkey that was pu...Yummm. I've never tasted a turkey that was put in brine before but it sure sounds good. We got a 15 lb turkey for 17 people-of course 9 were little ones. We did get leftovers because our daughter cooked a second turkey for everyone. Today we finished all of our Christmas decorations; we don't put up lights-it is just too hard for hubby these days but the inside of the house looks great.<br />Have a wonderful weekend. Love your girls.<br />Hugs, NoreenNanaNor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608980502430055753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-35515192237667883762011-11-26T16:16:24.606-05:002011-11-26T16:16:24.606-05:00I had a good laugh at your expense...I could see u...I had a good laugh at your expense...I could see us doing this same thing!! So is brining just a fancy word for marinating??? You still cook it in the oven???<br />I've never made a bad turkey either, not sure how one could mess up; perhaps overcooking???<br />Glad you had a great day and the girls too....they look so shiny and healthy~so glad the skunks didn't get to them this week since you supplies were not where you stashed them!!!!<br />enjoy your weekend.Busy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-1173986824658049182011-11-26T08:40:55.944-05:002011-11-26T08:40:55.944-05:00LOL! Thanks for making me smile...a lot. I am sure...LOL! Thanks for making me smile...a lot. I am sure that the turkey was/is delicious! It is no doubt the gift that keeps on giving. I am very thankful for you, my bloggy friend, your wit and wisdom and of course your beautiful, sweet girls.Carolina Lintheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16335905555994442416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-68765320946181362622011-11-26T07:53:28.047-05:002011-11-26T07:53:28.047-05:00That is too funny and I admire your perserverance....That is too funny and I admire your perserverance. Thank goodness the dogs hadn't had any skunk encounters.<br />Think I will try brining next time--only with a smaller turkey. <br />Can't believe the girls didn't even get a taste. Come on. <br />Great quote.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-79061348290883841712011-11-26T06:51:48.970-05:002011-11-26T06:51:48.970-05:00Thank goodness for the lack of deskunking. Sounds...Thank goodness for the lack of deskunking. Sounds like you will have enough turkey to last until the Christmas dinner.D.K. Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708239686660301305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-52532120272562105702011-11-25T18:34:12.612-05:002011-11-25T18:34:12.612-05:00There's that dreaded other holiday... Christma...There's that dreaded other holiday... Christmas! I can hardly wait. Not.<br /><br />I didn't do one lick of cooking for the first time in decades. My kids did it and I didn't bring home any leftovers. I hope they will handle the "other" holiday, too, only a little closer to home. I didn't enjoy driving home on a full gut. Would rather have taken a nap, like your girls!Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-52815313845264603612011-11-25T16:53:19.401-05:002011-11-25T16:53:19.401-05:00After cooking all day yesterday (herbed butter met...After cooking all day yesterday (herbed butter method which resulted in a "best turkey I ever ate comment, too), I worked a twelve hour shift. It's 5PM on Friday and I'm still in my jammies and was feeling short on humor... until I came here. Oh, what a great story! Enjoy those leftovers, friend. You've certainly earned them!Rudeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889298704039071473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-20763646135407194512011-11-25T16:35:26.950-05:002011-11-25T16:35:26.950-05:00I was reading on a blog the other day about someon...I was reading on a blog the other day about someone who always brines her turkey - she just puts everything in a garbage bag (double bagged) & puts it in the fridge like that. But your tale is a lot funnier :)The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-90488256002646051062011-11-25T14:01:04.429-05:002011-11-25T14:01:04.429-05:00fantastic quote.
I want to plop down in the middl...fantastic quote.<br /><br />I want to plop down in the middle of those golden girls and take a nap!<br /><br />Your turkey prep scene reminded me of the lobster scene in Annie Hall -- I know, different animal, different circumstances, but still. Two people freaking out in the kitchen, trying to problem solve, is usually a great recipe for comedy!<br /><br />Good to hear the finished product was worth the effort. My sis purchased a brined turkey this year and it was indeed very good. I say, for myself, let THEM do all the work!Taradharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665801586196931603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3906718086309436335.post-44294873308470965102011-11-25T10:31:16.820-05:002011-11-25T10:31:16.820-05:00Can't blame that nap on
tryptophan--too funny...Can't blame that nap on <br />tryptophan--too funny, I laughed out loud. Glad your turkey was so good! I'll have to try that brining next year. Totally enjoyed your post.dr momihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665259531466170062noreply@blogger.com