Awasome Will Brining Help Thaw Turkey References. Web according to alton brown (of serious eats fame) you can safely brine a turkey for days. Web also, remember when taking the temperature that turkeys thaw on the outside first, then on the inside!

Department of agriculture does not recommend rinsing or washing the turkey once it is thawed, though this step is. Web turkey is an ideal candidate for brining since it is pretty lean and therefore doesn't have a lot of fat to keep the meat moist during cooking. Prepping your bird ahead of time helps it to stay.