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October 22, 2023 16 mins

What is a Black folks’ Southern turkey recipe?

Crispy skin and moist, juicy, flavorful meat – that’s what embodies a Black folk turkey recipe. Atlanta folks might call it a soul food “dirty bird!”


My signature recipe for Black folks Southern turkey will have your hungry bunch gobbling up this Southern specialty in no time.


It’s one of our family’s favorites that gets devoured in minutes at Thanksgiving dinner.


Warning: There will be no leftovers for the next meal!


What is the secret to a moist turkey?

The secret to a flavorful, juicy Southern bird is all in my signature apple cider brine.  It’s the beautiful fragrant marinade the turkey is roasted in. 



What you'll learn in this episode:

  • How to make a turkey marinade/brine
  • What type of Southern seasoning is best to use?
  • What can you put in your turkey for flavor?
  • Should you salt a brined turkey?
  • What kind of turkey should you cook?
  • Can you inject the turkey?
  • How do you keep the turkey warm?
  • Should you cover the turkey when cooking?
  • What size turkey do you need?
  • How do you thaw a whole turkey?
  • How much turkey per person?
  • How do you know when your turkey is done?


My family loves my Southern turkey recipe because it’s so moist, juicy, and flavorful. It’s also simple for anyone to make – so don’t be afraid of cooking the turkey yourself this year! 



Links & resources mentioned in the episode:

Black folks Southern turkey recipe -

https://thesoulfoodpot.com/southern-turkey-recipe/



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