No, the salt will do that.
You can brine a Honeysuckle White turkey if you wish. This is not a mandatory action that you have to take.
The main ingredients to brine turkey are: turkey, salt and water. Then one would add a selection of herbs and spices, perhaps molasses or honey, perhaps wine, depending on taste and the recipe one was following.
Yes, tenderizing is possible in brine.
You can use ginger ale to brine turkey. You can combine the ginger ale with cold water when you brine the turkey.
You should place the turkey on a scale and cover it in brine with an inch to spare. Then put it in the fridge and let the turkey sit in the brine for about 1 hour per pound.
We do not wash the brine off the turkey before putting it in our smoker. We soak the bird in the brine for 2 full days, take it out of the brine, and put it in the smoker. Perfection every time!
Yes
There are several places to look for a good Brine Chicken recipe. One great place to start is Allrecipes.com, where they have user-rated recipes. Another place where you can find comprehensive information on how to brine, as well as numerous recipes is on Martha Stewart's website (marthastewart.com). Also, several different stores offer brine kits that have pre-measured, ready-to-use products. For those, check out Williams-Sonoma. With brine, technique is just as important as the recipe! Good luck with your search for a great Brine chicken recipe!
The benefit of using brine for turkey is to give flavor to the turkey meat. It can also add moisture to the meat to prevent it from drying out. It can make the meat more tender too.
There's a couple of factors in this answer. Was the turkey ever frozen? if so, it should be cooked within two to three days of thawing, regardless. If the turkey is "fresh" (not frozen) you can get away with an extra day. If in doubt, add more salt, and be sure to change the water daily. And did I say more salt? Add more. Salt acts as a preservative, and it's pretty much impossible to over-salt a turkey.
Yes, any seasoning you add to the brine will be absorbed by the turkey meat.
Yes, stainless steel is fine with this process.