

Human: What are some easy ways that I can brine my turkey? I would like to try doing that this Thanksgiving.

Assistant: The most common way is to soak the turkey in a mixture of salt, sugar, and spices. How much you use depends on your tastes.  Another simple method is to use a salt-water brine: This is usually done in the fridge by soaking the turkey overnight in a solution of salt and water.  You can also make a "sugar brine": This has sugar as a primary ingredient and is often found in cookbooks.  A brine works well in a few ways: the salt penetrates the meat and draws out moisture, and the salt also inhibits the growth of bacteria.


Human: What are some easy ways that I can brine my turkey? I would like to try doing that this Thanksgiving.

Assistant: Can I start by telling you a little bit about why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
What are some easy ways that I can brine my turkey? I would like to try doing that this Thanksgiving.
The most common way is to soak the turkey in a mixture of salt, sugar, and spices. How much you use depends on your tastes.  Another simple method is to use a salt-water brine: This is usually done in the fridge by soaking the turkey overnight in a solution of salt and water.  You can also make a "sugar brine": This has sugar as a primary ingredient and is often found in cookbooks.  A brine works well in a few ways: the salt penetrates the meat and draws out moisture, and the salt also inhibits the growth of bacteria.
Can I start by telling you a little bit about why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving?