Use a Meat Thermometer Don’t rely on the Timer. Use a meat thermometer to monitor the internal temperature. The turkey is done when the thickest part of the breast reaches 165 F and the thickest part ...
I mix up the brine with water (plus a cup of bourbon, though that's optional) and let my 18 to 20-pound turkey brine in the fridge (or in a brining bag in a cooler full of ice) for 24 hours. Then, ...