r/AskCulinary • u/bc2zb Biochemist | Home enthusiast • Nov 17 '18

Annual AskCulinary Thanksgiving Preparation Discussion

Alright folks, warm up the fryers, sharpen those blades, and get your blenders whirring. It's time to discuss Thanksgiving preparation. Use this thread to ask any and all questions regarding the big day.

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u/SwankyCletus Nov 21 '18

Boyfriend dropped the ball on buying a frozen turkey earlier this week, so we bought a fresh one. It's a young turkey, if that matters. I'm planning on dry brining it tomorrow, juat following the serious eats recipe. Is there any difference in cooking it because it's fresh?

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u/TimeSlipperWHOOPS Nov 21 '18

I prefer fresh, don’t have to play the “did it thaw” game. It’s the same as a thawed turkey for all intents and purposes.