"Steve Pope" > wrote in message
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> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
>>I'd do it in water, changing frequently. And once you think you can get
>>your hand inside, flood that with water, too. Good luck.
>
> But all of the water-method instructions I've seen (including those
> printed on this turkey's wrapper) say do not let water contact the
> turkey, have it wrapped-up waterproof. Which seems reasonable
> to me, you don't want to soak a turkey before roasting it.
>
> Steve

Soaking is no better/worse than brining. I've used the water method for
chickens for years, soaking with no wrapper, with good results. If time
permits, I leave in uncovered in the fridge for an hour or two before
cooking.