Ethan Chlebowski's video: The last Thanksgiving Turkey video you need to watch

Thank you to Meater for sponsoring today's video. Get your own Meater Thermometer ► https://bit.ly/meater-ethan Dry brine vs wet brine, what temperature should you cook your turkey, and is it safe? We answer all these questions today. (OVER) Meater + Giveaway Link (OVER): https://gleam.io/RSVU9/ethan-chlebowskis-meater-giveaway Links & Sources: ► Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EthanC ► Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat: https://amzn.to/3309QZZ ► The Food Lab by J Kenji Lopez-alt https://amzn.to/3nERYvS ► Science of Great Barbecue & Grilling by Meathead Goldwyn Sources: https://amzn.to/3lKFJ00 ►FSIS Salmonella Compliance: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/bf3f01a1-a0b7-4902-a2df-a87c73d1b633/Salmonella-Compliance-Guideline-SVSP-RTE-Appendix-A.pdf?MOD=AJPERES ► FSIS Original release: https://www.canr.msu.edu/smprv/uploads/files/RTE_Poultry_Tables1.pdf ► Log Reduction Chart: https://textiles.milliken.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/biosmart-document--hfi-log-reduction-chart.pdf?sfvrsn=7b2b67ac_0 #:~:text=5 Log reduction%3A Number of,germs is 10%2C000%2C000 times smaller ►Music by Epidemic Sound (free 30-day trial - Affiliate): http://share.epidemicsound.com/33cnNZ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ► Connect with me on social: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echleb/ - I stream on Twitch (sometimes): https://www.twitch.tv/ethanchlebowski - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ethanchlebowski - Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthanChleb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ► Useful Kitchen Gear - Budget Whetstone for sharpening: https://amzn.to/31MlFDf - Salt Pig: https://amzn.to/37Xi5XZ - Scale: https://amzn.to/2Cu5HmP - Budget 8-inch Chef's knife: https://amzn.to/2QLYvWr - Nicer 8-inch Chef Knife: https://amzn.to/2W06SR1 - Magnetic Knife Rack: https://amzn.to/2YYs5ML - Cast iron griddle: https://amzn.to/2BGS5oo - Baking Sheet: https://amzn.to/3aE9dq3 - Wire Rack: https://amzn.to/2YeC9lM - Saucepan: https://amzn.to/3gBjmY3 - Woodcutting board: https://amzn.to/2Qkw1UQ - (NOT cheap) Amazing Pan: https://amzn.to/2rW8wYY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MISC. DETAILS Music: Provided by Epidemic Sound Filmed on: Sony a6600 & Sony A6400 w/ Sigma 16mm F1.4 Voice recorded on Zoom H4n with Behringer Mic Edited in: Premiere Pro Affiliate Disclosure: Ethan is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. 0:00 Episode premise 0:41 Intro 1:15 Why is it safe to cook turkey below 165 F? 4:11 Why should you cook turkey below 165? 4:48 What is the best temperature to cook a turkey? 7:43 How does salting affect turkey? 8:30 Three methods for salting turkey 10:02 Moisture Retention Test 11:01 Dry Brine vs Wet Brine vs Regular Salting 11:51 How does skin get crisp and brown? 12:37 The Skin Test 14:38 Conclusion and Summary