How to Make Thanksgiving Turkey That Actually Tastes Good | Eric Kim | Recipe Quest | NYT Cooking

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cube

Vegetable broth is lower in sodium.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian seasoning

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

Introduce the video and the purpose of testing different turkey cooking techniques.

Describe the three techniques: wet brining, dry brining, and no brining.

Prepare the wet brine with salt, sugar, water, spices, and citrus for one turkey.

Splay one turkey for even cooking and portion another turkey to cook pieces separately.

Prepare eight different marinades or rubs for flavor testing.

Mix soy sauce and doenjang for the first marinade.

Combine sparkling apple cider whiskey, Coke, and maple syrup for the second marinade.

Prepare a marinade with sangria for the third test.

Use canned pineapple juice for the fourth marinade.

Create a dry brine with South Asian spices, fresh mint, and bird's eye chilies for the fifth test.

Make a red currant and brandy glaze for the sixth turkey.

Prepare a dry brine with lemon, rosemary, and lavender for the seventh test.

Create a basting liquid with chardonnay and butter for the eighth test.

Prepare a bay leaf and black pepper dry brine for the mystery test.

Roast the turkeys and apply the marinades or rubs as they cook.

Taste test the eight turkey portions and evaluate them based on appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture.

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