Poultry Traeger Orange Brine and Turkey Rub Kit

[TraegarGM12]

Purchased the traeger orange turkey brine and rub kit and noticed it says it's for an 18-20 lb turkey but I'm only smoking a 12 lb turkey. Worried that using the whole packet will make it too salty or something. Any suggestions? Maybe use 3/4 of the packet? Not going to matter?

Any input appreciate thanks!

 

[Slimpicker]

I have other turkey brine kits, they all say to use less of the brine if your bird is smaller than 'suggested'

 

[Manannan]

Purchased the traeger orange turkey brine and rub kit and noticed it says it's for an 18-20 lb turkey

Oddly enough the Traeger app recipe for this kit says 12-16lb turkey, another online version (see below) says 12-14lb whilst presumably the instructions in the kit itself say 18-20lb?

I have an unopened kit ready for Xmas but don't want to open it just yet to check but having done my Xmas turkey in a Traeger using this kit without adjusting the brine concentration I cant praise it enough... best turkey ever according to my family peer reviews!

So for the past 3 years I have done 12-14lb turkeys using the whole brine packet and nobody has commented on them being over salty, conversely if you are concerned just use a bit more water to dilute the brine.

To date I have not used any bourbon as suggested as an optional extra.

Smoked Bourbon & Orange Brined Turkey | Traeger Grills

Take your turkey hunt by the tail feathers and turn that gobbler into a warm, citrus and Bourbon-infused feast. This recipe is great for holidays or any freshly fetched trophy.

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