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In the Kitchen with Gram...Turkey!

And, what this should really read is "The ONLY way to do a Turkey!"...for real. For several years now, my Gram has brined her turkey. I clearly remember the first time we had her brined turkey...*cue swirly foggy flashback photo*...The year was 2007 (or something), the day was dark and stormy (I always feel the need to add dark and stormy) and my stomach was rumbly. Okay, anyway...one taste of that turkey and my tastebuds rejoiced. Then, to hear how it was cooked? It sealed the deal. No more needed to wake at dawn to put the turkey in the oven, this guy roasts in less that 2 hours. Yes, you heard me right. You can have your turkey AND sleep in! I think it cooks faster because of something or other to do with the brine and the temperature it's cooked at...be warned, this turkey is so juicy you'll wonder if you've cooked it enough. ('Cuz we're all accustomed to dry turkey, right?!) A quick check with a meat thermometer to verify you're turkey h...