Turkey Brining

Brining is a method of soaking meat in a salt-based solution to tenderize the meat, infuse flavors, and help the meat retain moisture while cooking. The additional moisture in the meat also reduces the cooking time since water transfers energy faster than air. There are no standard “best” brines. It is all a matter of…

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Turkey Aromatics

When roasting the bird, some chefs like add aromatics to the cavity of the turkey to add flavor to the meat.  I’ve never done this . For me, it is traditional to stuff the cavity with stuffing; my family would give me grief if I didn’t do it. I recommend not stuffing the cavity to allow for quicker, more even cooking.…

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Thanksgiving Tips from Parker Bosley

Make turkey stock a day early The day before you roast the turkey, use the neck and the first two wing joints to make a stock.  Chop the wing joints and the neck into one inch pieces.  Brown these in some butter with chopped onion, celery and carrot. Cover with water and bring to a boil.   Skim the stock. Add some thyme…

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Winter Share 2010-11 – Week 3

CSA Package Contents: – 2 lbs salted butter – 1 lb Berkshire breakfast sausage links – 1 lb carrots – 1 lb broccoli sprouts or brussel sprouts – 1 dozen eggs – 8 oz grassfed Windsor cheese, cheddar style – 1 lb grassfed ground beef – 1 lb spinach – 4 lbs organic whole wheat…

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Winter Share 2010/11- Week 2

Package Contents: – 1 whole pasture raised chicken – 1 lb Berkshire pork bacon – 1 lb pumpkin sage linguini – 8 oz gouda cheese – 1 head green cauliflower – 1 bunch red beets with tops – 1 stalk brussel sprouts – 2 green bell peppers – 2 lbs fingerling potatoes – 2 lbs…

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Winter Share 2010 – Week 1

Package Contents: – 1 head Jumbo White‐stem bok choy – 1 head cheddar cauliflower – 2 ct huba‐hubba squash – 1 buttercup squash – 1 red cabbage – 1 dozen eggs – 1 half gallon milk – Quarter‐peck empire apples – 1 sweet potato cheesecake – Pork Combo:  choose one o Boston Butt o 3 pks…

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Winter Share 2010/11- Week 5

Package Contents: – 1 whole spent hen – 2 packs Mrs Miller wide egg noodles – 1 mini‐wheel brie – 1 half pint pepper butter – 1 lb grassfed ground beef – 1 lb pork sausage links – 2 lbs green tomatoes – 1 stalk brussel sprouts – 1 lb organic granola – 1 lb…

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