11/26/2025
Turkey time again, folks.
Started with two 11.5-pound birds, fully thawed and sent to a spa day yesterday, aka: a 24-hour wet brine. Nothing like a long, salty bath to get them plump, juicy, and ready for their big moment.
This morning I pulled them out, patted them dry, and set them up in the fridge uncovered for the next little while. Thatās the secret everyone forgets. Brine for the juice. Air-dry for the crispy skin that makes you feel like you actually know what youāre doing.
Tomorrow they get the full treatment: spatchcocked, seasoned, and straight onto the smoker.
Couple pro tips:
⢠Minimum 12 hours in a wet brine if you want that melt-in-your-mouth tenderness
⢠Let the skin dry in the fridge to get that perfect crispy finish
⢠Optional but highly recommended: two canine sous chefs staring at you like youāre prepping their Thanksgiving feasty