EGGARY Posted December 13, 2012 Report Posted December 13, 2012 I am cooking a Turkey for a Hanukkah Party this Saturday. I am using the Turkey Brine Recipe from MGuerra. I will be adding bourbon as well. My question is, is there a difference between Kosher and Sea Salt ? Will using Kosher Salt do the same as Sea Salt ? I just hope the Turkey isn't salty. Thank you.
normstar Posted December 14, 2012 Report Posted December 14, 2012 Re: KOSHER SALT VS. SEA SALT Sea salt, as with table salt, is much finer and the ratios are different. I forget the exact amounts, but 1 cup if kosher salt is equivalent to 1/2 cup of table salt, and probably something like 2/3 cup of sea salt. So beware if you use a different salt than is called for in any recipe. Otherwise you may end up with jerky!!!
EGGARY Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Posted December 14, 2012 Re: KOSHER SALT VS. SEA SALT The Recipe calls for 3/4 Cup of Sea Salt And 1 Cup Soy Sauce, along with the other ingredients. If I use Kosher Salt, can I get use 3/4 Cup of Kosher Salt ? Thanks.
heavenlyink Posted December 14, 2012 Report Posted December 14, 2012 Re: KOSHER SALT VS. SEA SALT You got me to thinking this is what i learned from this site http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/466760 . Scroll down you will find your answer. I did not know of the discoloration from salt. I happened to have koscher salt for the brine for our Thanksgiving turkey i run out of room and was unable to use all the water and i did not notice the bird being any more salty i will say it was the first brine turkey i ever made and it was the BEST turkey we ever ate some Hickory wood for smoke it was so moist. I swore i would never eat another turkey but we got the grill and i never had a smoked turkey before and WOW so glad i tried it. Its not that i dont love it turkey it just doesn't love me BUT i feel the brining was the trick to not burping it all day. Here is the recipe i used and i did use less water as i said the pot was too small. Turkey Brine 1 1/2 c. Kosher salt 1/3 c. Dark Brown sugar 1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce 1 T. Black pepper 3 T. Minced garlic (jar) 2 gallon cold water (enough to cover your bird so completely submerged) Put in the fridge 48 hr before cooking Rinse well pat dry before cooking. Smother in olive oil salt and pepper. Ready to cook on grill or smoker or oven. This makes the most delicious MOIST turkey you will ever eat.
Loquitur Posted December 14, 2012 Report Posted December 14, 2012 Re: KOSHER SALT VS. SEA SALT Eggary: I've done a bit of brining and find my brined foods don't taste salty so long as I don't apply much additional salt, if any, to the exterior before cooking. Sometimes I forget that I already salted the food by brining it then I get in trouble with too much saltiness. If you are cooking a kosher turkey, do some Google research on Kosher turkeys and brining as I believe they are already brined and shouldn't be brined a second time. Susan 1
tony b Posted December 14, 2012 Report Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) Re: KOSHER SALT VS. SEA SALT Those proportions sound about right between Kosher, Sea, and Table salt for measuring volumes. Also, depending on the source for the sea salt, it could have enough trace minerals in it to alter the flavor profile (e.g., Himalayan, Alaea, etc.) Here's a good source to check it out: http ://www. saltworks .us / gourmet-sea-salt . asp I buy salts from them all the time. Edited July 8, 2014 by DennisLinkletter The Saltworks site got a google penalty like the KK site and asked me to remove this link.. I put spaces in it to throw off the big G
mguerra Posted December 18, 2012 Report Posted December 18, 2012 Re: KOSHER SALT VS. SEA SALT The relationship between the various salts is simplified by using weight, not volume. One cup of table salt is 10 ounces. Just use a kitchen scale to measure out whichever salt you use. Now, having said that, 10 ounces of Morton Kosher salt is one and a half cups and Diamond Kosher is two cups. If you have a kitchen scale, use it, it's more accurate than "weighing by volume".
Loquitur Posted December 18, 2012 Report Posted December 18, 2012 Re: KOSHER SALT VS. SEA SALT I am cooking a Turkey for a Hanukkah Party this Saturday. I am using the Turkey Brine Recipe from MGuerra. I will be adding bourbon as well. My question is, is there a difference between Kosher and Sea Salt ? Will using Kosher Salt do the same as Sea Salt ? I just hope the Turkey isn't salty. Thank you. Eggary: How did your turkey come out? Did you think it was too salty?
EGGARY Posted December 18, 2012 Author Report Posted December 18, 2012 Re: KOSHER SALT VS. SEA SALT The turkey came out great. It was not salty. The Bay Leaves gave it a distinct flavor. I pulled the Turkey at 162. I wanted to pull it at 155-159. The turkey was not dry, breast or dark meat. Everyone raved about the turkey. I have a picture of the turkey but I don't know how to post.
Loquitur Posted December 19, 2012 Report Posted December 19, 2012 Re: KOSHER SALT VS. SEA SALT I'm pretty limited as to what I can do on a computer but this is how I post pictures. I get the picture I want up on the screen and then right click it. This brings up a Picture Manager. Then I click as follows: Edit, Resize, Predefined width x height Document large 1024 x 768. Then I save it and rename it so I know that picture is resized for posting. Then you look below the KK editor box and click Upload Attachment, choose your resized picture using Browse and then click add the file. You should be able to see your pitcure when you hit the preview button. Would love to see your turkey.
dub Posted December 19, 2012 Report Posted December 19, 2012 Re: KOSHER SALT VS. SEA SALT IMHO kosher salt is: -nice & cheap -very commonly used & referenced -good grain size -just fine for brine Save the seasalt for final seasonings. Fleur de sel is an expensive habit. dub(2cents worth of my own 'salary')
tony b Posted December 19, 2012 Report Posted December 19, 2012 Re: KOSHER SALT VS. SEA SALT Yes it is, Dub, yes it is! Pushing $30/lb for the "good stuff!"
Eric Moe Posted December 19, 2012 Report Posted December 19, 2012 Re: KOSHER SALT VS. SEA SALT Has anyone used Pickling Salt? I saw an episode where Alton Brown had recommended it, but my one experience to date was negative. My wife who must have some mineral deficiency (over salts everything), thought it was good but in my opinion it was a bit much. Pickling salt dissolves very quickly, but it seems more potent? Anyone have a good experience? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
5698k Posted December 20, 2012 Report Posted December 20, 2012 Re: KOSHER SALT VS. SEA SALT C'mon guys!! We fork out what it takes to get the single finest grill available in the world and gripe about the price of salt?? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
Syzygies Posted December 20, 2012 Report Posted December 20, 2012 Re: KOSHER SALT VS. SEA SALT If you have a kitchen scale' date=' use it, it's more accurate than "weighing by volume".[/quote'] We have a prize winner!
DennisLinkletter Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 Re: KOSHER SALT VS. SEA SALT Yes it is, Dub, yes it is! Pushing $30/lb for the "good stuff!" But as you only use it a few pinches at a time.. it's actually a great value!
