Is Brined Turkey OK for baby?

[beckyogini]

Going to a friend's today for Thanksgiving and she has brined her turkey... does the turkey really absorb a lot of the salt in the process? I want to let my 8.5mo old try it (he eats chicken) but I'm afraid it will be too salty for him. Thoughts?



Happy Thanksgiving!
Becky

[blueridgewoman]

Well, as long as you cook it first.

It really doesn't, and we brine ours every year. The meat really doesn't taste salty at all. Enjoy!

[JessicaS]

Not the slightest bit saltier than normal. I always brine my turkey, it turns out fantastic that way.

[OakBerry]

Yup, fine.
I soaked my 8lb turkey breast in brine overnight and it still wasn't too salty.
It really only makes the turkey moister and tastier, and crispier on the skin.