is my turkey O.K. for brining? (Temple sucks)

[scottsins]

My bird says "Unbasted, No Artificial Ingredients, Contains up to 6% retained water".

The last one is what kind of concerns me. I THINK I am O.K., since there is no sodium or chemicals added. Then again, this thing was frozen and all briners specify "fresh turkey".

*Temple sucks, since you can not get col **** like Heritage turkeys here.

 

[MeaHorn]

Yes, you're good.

 

[NCAAFBALLROX]

I am a fan of the Heritage turkeys because they carry more dark meat, hence they are less prone to being dry.

 

[96 Buff]

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[THEU]

scottsins, are you talking about the city of Temple?
If so I can identify with you on the lack of grocery options here.

 

[scottsins]

Yes I am THEU. Feel my pain. Are you still in Temple?

 

[THEU]

Yes I am. The ONLY place decent to shop is the HEB on S. 31st and the loop. I live in West Temple and I have heard rumors of an HEB Plus being built on 2305 across from where the Shipley's is there. I talked to a builder in the area and he confirmed that HEB owns land there, but he didn't sound too sure they would build. I think they would have a fair amount of 'upscale' items @ that store if they would build it.

 

[NBMisha]

Temple indeed sucks. Always has.

 

[momoleelee]

Temple may indeed suck, but I got my turkey yesterday and it still had FEATHERS!!! And I paid the equivalent of $140 (I'm in the UK). Temple isn't sounding half bad to me right now...

Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

[scottsins]

THEU:

Every time VY plays football, we have a small group, including Texanne who go watch him at the Wings place next to Hobby Lobby.

PM if you ever want to join us there. They have NFL Sunday Ticket, so we never miss a game.