how to Brine & Air Fry a Turkey in Ninja Foodi XL PRO SMART OVEN & the Briner Bucket

Ultimate Turkey...I promise... if you are cooking a turkey this year for Thanksgiving... especially in a oven...I beg you to try brining it first... it really is the difference between normal and fabulous and I would not tell my subscribers to go to any extra trouble that I didn't think was worthy...I have fried countless turkeys in my day...I mean a bunch!!! and nothing comes close to the moist excellent turkey that produces except this...I would love for you to try it and see what I mean and post your comments... good or bad... in the comment section of this video... it is a totally different turkey... if you have the Ninja XL PRO OVEN...a Briner Bucket (or something that will do)... some type of Brine mixture such as the one from Rodelle i got at Costco and follow the steps i do in this video... your guest will love you!!! but I already do whether you cook me a turkey or not...lol... thanks for stopping by... love y'all all... jelly
the link i mention in this video about the USDA guidelines on whether to wash or not to wash your turkey is here...
www.usda.gov/m...
#jelly007 #Thanksgivingturkey #ninjafoodi #ninjaoven #airfryer

[@JohnSanders]

I have many videos on this oven... click this link!!! All my Ninja Foodi XL PRO Air Fry OVEN videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLEiaLoJ18qQYZELfQKF-ecJlwQlrm73xz

[@chrisgaurissr1504]

John your turkey looks picture perfect can't get any better than that!

[@JohnSanders]

It was a very good looking turkey!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@RosieBuBu]

Thank you for your videos! I purchased this and made my turkey in it and it turned out amazing. I would have been nervous to do it, but your video gave me confidence. Thank you John.

[@JohnSanders]

That is absolutely excellent to hear and is exactly why I do this... thank you so much for trying the recipe and sharing your results!!!

[@MalteseMom333]

The DT251 (the oven with the Smart Thermometer) regularly $299.99 is on Amazon for Cyber Monday!!! $194.99!!! If you are even thinking about buying one of these ovens - grab it!!! It's the lowest price I have ever seen on that oven!!!

[@JohnSanders]

That is a bargain!! Thanks for sharing that!!!

[@kfrierson]

I got one too at that price maybe the last one from Amazon because a little while later it was at 353.00. Said to myself I hope there was no mistake on the one I got.

[@MalteseMom333]

@@kfrierson Yaaaaayyyy!!! I did, too. I, too, looked again - but a few hours later - and they were gone at that price...

[@nikkipatel3230]

Please help me out to choose right oven . I am confused between Breville® Smart Oven® Air Convection Toaster Oven and ninja Foodi™ 10-in-1 XL Pro Air Fry Oven

[@JohnSanders]

I like them both... but the Foodi had more height and I like the fan design better...thanks for watching!!!

[@ecellis8137]

Hi I recently picked up the ninja oven xl pro and wondering if you will be doing a video on making breakfast in yours . I don’t see any videos on KZbin for making hash browns and omelets in the ninja oven thanks

[@JohnSanders]

I will give that some thought...thanks and thanks for watching!!!

[@MrNorain49]

Is that a Mercer Culinary knife, you are using to slice turkey? 11" or 14" Your bird looks great.

[@JohnSanders]

That is actually a Shun 12" Brisket slicer... it is a slicing machine...lol...thanks for watching

[@ryoshi_versX]

Thanks for the video, we are learning different recipes for the ninja xl pro smart oven, The instructions say, no butter, but it seems you had no problem with it.

[@JohnSanders]

I'm not sure why it would say that unless they mean to cut down on smoke but depending on the temp you are going to it really shouldn't matter... butter starts smoking at around 350°Fahrenheit and gets worse the higher it goes... but mine did fine...thanks for watching!!!

[@donnakerley2117]

What size is your briner bucket? Do they have different sizes? Thanks jelly:-)

[@JohnSanders]

They do have a smaller one... I'm not sure the exact size but mine is the largest one and plenty of room...thanks for watching!!!

[@jackielynch9574]

Hello John, for the Ninja foodi grill, do you recommend the model with or without the probe?

[@JohnSanders]

I like the one with the Probe... of course if you have another type thermometer that allows you to monitor your temp while cooking... that works also... it just does not turn off the oven and that is handy for some recipes... hope this helps and thanks for watching!!!

[@suecoelho467]

Hey Mr John..you really should do a COOKBOOK!

[@JohnSanders]

I barely get these videos done...lol... but thanks for having the confidence in me...and thank you for watching Sue!!!

[@jeffdavisiii250]

DUDE how much time did it cook at 325 ? Geez I gotta put it in tomorrow Thumbs down

[@ethansteiner]

That turkey looks amazing!! My friend said that his favorite part of your videos is when you say you're also known as Jelly007 because it makes him laugh:) I have a KZbin channel as well in case you wanted to check it out:) My friends name is Aaron and he is one of the funniest and best friends I've ever had!:)

[@JohnSanders]

Lol... glad to meet you... putting up Christmas tree right now but I will try to look you up soon!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@ethansteiner]

You are welcome! We usually put up our tree the day after Thanksgiving😉 When you get a chance to watch one of my videos let me know what you think!😁

[@popeyeb2008]

You don’t need fancy equipment. Just need a pot big enough to fit 2 gal of water and your bird. I use a large canning pot. And I generally flip the bird before I go to bed.

[@Tonihaddock]

I love this oven , but it smokes really bad

[@JohnSanders]

Not sure I understand...I have saw this smoke when I cooked some really thick steaks that had some fat when I was using the griddle plate from my Ninja grill inside the oven but that is the only time I have saw any smoke from it...thanks for watching!!!

[@walpoc]

I buy a Boneless Butterball Turkey Breast, brine and butter it, then roast it in my standard oven with my temp proble. Really easy and good!

[@kevinhenry177]

John that turkey looks amazing! I had my first brined turkey three years ago. I will say it was the best turkey I’ve ever eaten, hands down. Looking forward to getting my ninja oven soon. Thanks for your Educational videos. Keep up the great work.

[@JohnSanders]

Thank you Kevin... I'm in to my second year of brine turkey...I am still amazed every time I do it!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@williamharris5126]

Your the channel on here my friend.

[@JohnSanders]

This recipe is really good...I do wish others would try it... but... thank you very much for watching and please come back to see me William!!!

[@joshmonty0221]

What kind of pot is that you have for boiling the brine? Thank you.

[@Cass2kX1]

Is that an Xbox controller?

[@JohnSanders]

Lol... it is...I just use the Xbox one to control my entertainment stuff...aka...tv Netflix...hulu... KZbin...etc...i usually control my Xbox with my surface go but my Meyer was giving problems and had to switch back to the handheld controller... but...I am not much of a gamer...lol

[@majorpayne4098]

40.00 for a bucket lol no thanks amazon

[@jenainwonderland]

So glad you had this video! I am about to cook my turkey.

[@tomerb0196]

John - Did brining make a difference on cook time? Last video was 1 hr 10 min for 12 lbs... btw, your name is being dropped all the time on the FB Ninja Foodi community page. Your efforts are being recognized.

[@tomerb0196]

I just rewatched....it took 1 hr 30 min. Doesn't sound like brining makes a difference on cook time.

[@JohnSanders]

I'm think it may have but this one was approx 1.5 pounds heavier too so it is hard to say... glad to hear I'm helping...thanks for watching!!!

[@JohnSanders]

That is probably correct...I would think that and the fact this turkey may have been a little cooler when it went in the oven...

[@blkbird022]

It looks 👀 good Jelly007 I’ll be frying mine but I do plan on brining it ...have a wonderful thanksgiving...🦋🦋🦋

[@JohnSanders]

And you have a wonderful Thanksgiving also...I may fry one myself just for tradition but this one is as close as I have ever came... and a good bit safer...lol...thanks for watching!!!

[@loislopez4159]

John ... i just found your channel and this was the first video I watched... I just have to confess I love you too pieces already!!! you are awesome and this is how I'm gonna do turkey this year!!! Thanks brother!!!

[@JohnSanders]

Very glad to hear that...I truly think you will love a turkey done this way... one of the best I have ever cooked!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@flashfronkprepping1779]

Good evening Mr. John. This is exactly what I’m during for Thanksgiving. I love this machine so much I’m ordering one from Bed Bath & Beyond and having it shipped to my daughter. With sale price and coupon it’s $192.00 plus tax and free shipping!!! Love your videos as usual Brother, God Bless...

[@JohnSanders]

You are a good father!!! And she is going to love that oven... thank you for sharing that!!!

[@laytonminnix3200]

John that looked so good I may finally break down and brine my turkey this year. I usually inject my turkey with a 50/50 solution of Creole butter from Tony chachere's and turkey broth and put it in the fridge anywhere from 6 to 10 hours. Then I will rub it with Tony chachere's Creole butter and put my seasonings on top of that which consists of rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. I have always cooked mine in a conventional oven in a turkey bag and it has never disappointed me. With those bags you get the perfect Browning and when it is done the perfect juiciest turkey you have ever had! But after watching this video I think I will definitely have to try to Brine this year.

[@JohnSanders]

I do a turkey with a similar injection and Tony rub...I usually smoke it or deep fry but that is a very good combination... this is the only thing I've found close to those...thanks for watching!!!

[@tbrooks1261]

Are their drippings in the pan for gravy? Thank you for all of your videos. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@JohnSanders]

I honestly don't remember...I'm sure there would be a way to catch and use them though...

[@BraceDeville]

I always leave your videos hungry John. It's 10 p.m. where I am right now and I'm trying to convince myself there's some turkey in the fridge for a sandwich.

[@JohnSanders]

Lol...I hope there is... and if not... well this would be a good way to make that happen for tomorrow night!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@IndyGuy65]

John great brining and turkey cook. That turkey does belong on a magazine cover. Seeing you cook a 13 pound turkey in the Ninja XL pro oven shows me why I need to make that my next kitchen gadget.

[@JohnSanders]

It is a really useful device... glad you enjoyed the video Guy and thanks for watching!!!

[@johnjackson-pu3xo]

Yea that is one fine looking bird.

[@vincentswalkgirl]

Thank you John. Know I know my Turkey will fit. Have a happy Thanksgiving. Stay safe.

[@JohnSanders]

Your welcome... glad I helped and thank you for watching!!!

[@7heRedBaron]

I know you covered this in a previous video, but once you preheat the oven and start the probe cooking cycle, it sets the temp to what it has programmed for that particular choice. If you chose beef, it’s a different oven temp than lamb or pork and it holds it to a different probe temp on the inside. It doesn’t matter what it weighs. I can see why you love that oven over the XL Grill. It cooks the same way with that probe, but it’s big enough for a turkey, chicken or even a brisket. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@JohnSanders]

That is the reason... it has many uses and does them very well...thanks for watching!!!

[@simplylydia]

I've been brining my turkeys for years, & I have always just used a food grade 5 gallon bucket or a large cooler. Brining is the best if you can't deep fry. I love these videos that you've been doing on the Ninja Oven XL... I hope you keep doing them.

[@JohnSanders]

Glad to hear you enjoy the videos and a cooler would be a good idea...thanks for watching!!!

[@bamafaninky861]

Qe love our DT201. Have you figured out how to clean the light bulb? Thanks for the the help.

[@JohnSanders]

I haven't needed to do that yet... but I have been wiping the inside out with a damp cloth... hope this helps and thanks for watching!!!

[@sandradavis4359]

Great, juicy looking turkey! That oven is awesome!😋😋😋

[@JohnSanders]

Yes to both!!!...thanks for watching Sandra!!!

[@brycegudeyon7572]

Hey John I want to tell you I followed you pot roast recipe in my Ninja Foodi and it turned out fork tender just like yours was! Thank you!

[@JohnSanders]

Love hearing that... thanks for trying it and sharing your results!!!

[@roses486]

👍 I was wondering if that turkey was going to fit and it did. It looked amazing. Yummy!! TFS

[@JohnSanders]

It turned out awesome...thanks for watching!!!

[@chamisi]

I brined one last year it was good, I didn't know about the fancy bucket though that's cool

[@JohnSanders]

I thought so too... it changes the way a turkey turns out... in any method but especially in an oven...imho...thanks for watching!!!

[@Luisc7410]

Great video! I think I will actually try brining now that I see how easy it can be!

[@JohnSanders]

I think you will be impressed with the end result!! Thanks for watching!!

[@rosiet253]

I have a breville oven which has the air fry function and I was planning on air frying my turkey this year. Do you think it is wise to brine the turkey and then air fry or would air frying be enough for a juicy turkey? I’m pretty sure you didn’t air fry this turkey right? Wasn’t sure if it’s ok go mix brining with airfrying .

[@JohnSanders]

I have never tried a whole turkey in my Breville.... so I really can't say other than I would make sure it will fit the Breville is not as tall as my Ninja oven... the function i selected on the Ninja was "Whole Roast" and that particular function runs the fans at the highest speed so it is a Air frying function in my opinion so as long as it fits without touching and with some clearance I feel sure the Breville would do it but I cannot speak from experience...I hope this helps and thanks for watching!!!

[@rosiet253]

John Sanders yes that does! Thank you so much! I’m making a 5lb turkey breast so it will fit fine in there.

[@cherylsingleton3357]

My son is begging me to cook a turkey in the air fryer. I told him we would definitely have to brine it first. I swear I have no room in my freezer or fridge to brin a turkey. Jelly 007, that bird sure di look good. You have me leaning towards the air fryer. I'm going to have to figure it out. But once again your video 📹 is right on time. Can you share the details on the hot plate?

[@JohnSanders]

It is a very useful device... it is a induction cook top that is worth every dime... this one is made by Nuwave and is one of the more advanced one that does 1800 watts...I highly recommend it or some type of induction cook top for any situation... you do need pots and pans that a magnet will stick to or they will not work... but I love them and have several... even some rather high end from Hestan Cue that is very impressive but only works properly with their fairly expensive pans...thanks for watching!!!

[@cherylsingleton3357]

@@JohnSanders You know Black Friday sales are my favorite for kitchen appliances. Black Friday Cider Monday. I added the pots and the the plate to my list. Thank you for both the video and the information.

[@rosemaryhubis693]

Beautiful looking bird. Thank you.

[@JohnSanders]

You are very welcome... thank you for watching!!!

[@toddjenest3212]

I was waiting to see you "brine & fry" the turkey in the Ninja Foodi as noted in the video header. LOL

[@JohnSanders]

I will probably do something like that soon... without the air word...lol...thanks for watching!!!

[@toddjenest3212]

@@JohnSanders Love your shows.

[@cecedavis9840]

What a beautiful bird. Thanks for the video.

[@JohnSanders]

Thank you... and thanks for watching!!!

[@flashfronkprepping1779]

I like the pan you’re using😜 I hope you like it...

[@JohnSanders]

That was definitely your idea!!! It fits perfect... I'm gonna shout you out when I actually cook in it!!!

[@flashfronkprepping1779]

@@JohnSanders I also ordered a cooling rack to put in the bottom so the bird is separated from the pans bottom. As far as the pan I like how it’s made from a thicker gauge stainless steel. Not the flimsy Walmart trash that’s only good for a few uses!!!

[@JohnSanders]

I did too... and I ordered 2 of each... pans and 8 x 10 cooling racks...I love the pans!!!

[@cherylsingleton3357]

That pan looked really nice. I believe it will fit in my instant Omni Plus.

[@flashfronkprepping1779]

@@cherylsingleton3357 Hi there Cheryl. I measured the inner dimensions of my Ninja to be sure before ordering it.

[@pirate1958]

which Ninjia fryer is this?? Is it the 6 n 1, 8 n 1 or the 10 n 1????

[@JohnSanders]

This is the DT251 10 in 1 with smart thermometer probe...thanks for watching!!!

[@lisagill9971]

That is one good looking bird. ❤️🙏🌸

[@JohnSanders]

Yes it was!!! Thank you for watching!!!

[@flashfronkprepping1779]

Oh, almost forgot. Flash strikes first in the comments⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@JohnSanders]

Yes you did!!! Flash strikes first... once again!!!

[@pirate1958]

@@JohnSanders which Ninjia fryer is this?? Is it the 6 n 1, 8 n 1 or the 10 n 1????

[@scirishrugger]

Glad you did this, I've got a 13.4 lb bird im planning to cook tonight! As always, great video. I'll try the brine next time around!

[@JohnSanders]

It is really worth doing!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@scirishrugger]

@@JohnSanders I can't watch your videos anymore! I need to lose some weight and this turkey is delicious. Took about an hour and 45 minutes, man it's gonna be so good tomorrow! You truly are a terrible influence! Lol Have a great weekend and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@scirishrugger]

@@JohnSanders I'd send you a picture of my finished product if I knew how!

[@JohnSanders]

I would love to see it...

[@stephanemontour3842]

Love your channel John!! Really like how you explain/ show all the cooking process... Keep up the good work!!!

[@JohnSanders]

Thank you Stéphane... glad to hear you enjoy the videos...(took me a minute to figure out how to get that e character but I got it!!!...I might just start spelling jelly with that... love it!!!..) thank you for watching!!!

[@stephanemontour3842]

@@JohnSanderslol, I m french canadien from Quebec,

[@JohnSanders]

I hear it is nice up there!!!

[@stephanemontour3842]

@@JohnSanders yes it is!!

[@sheilamabry8658]

Was there a lot of drippings in the pan?

[@JohnSanders]

About 2/3rds full...thanks for watching!!!

[@tingli3]

John, thank you for the awesome video! How long did it take to roast the 12lb turkey?

[@tingli3]

Sorry, 13lb turkey

[@JohnSanders]

I think this one was 1 hour and 33 minutes...thanks for watching!!!

[@tingli3]

Thanks for your prompt response! YOU ROCK!! I AM GOING TO GIVE IT A GO! BRINE AND ALL!

[@JohnSanders]

I think you are going to be very impressed!!! Will change the way you think of oven roasted turkey!!!

[@dingydude]

John what are you doing with my Red Rtic cup in your brining kitchen?

[@JohnSanders]

I ain't sure...lol... you tried this brining yet Tommy!!

[@dingydude]

@@JohnSanders not yet, HAD to watch your video firstly

[@dingydude]

Just remembered a few years ago my dear Karen wanted to brine, guess who had to go to Home Depot to get an orange bucket?

[@bettypierce8050]

Turkey looks wonderful!

[@JohnSanders]

Thank you...I thought so too... thanks for watching Betty!!!

[@javilionaire]

How come you didn’t use the MEATER probe as well?

[@JohnSanders]

I really didn't see a need because I was going to double check with the thermapen...thanks for watching!!!

[@javilionaire]

@@JohnSanders thanks for the awesome video! Sadly the The Briner is sold out everywhere and won’t arrive in time for thanksgiving. Will it still taste good without brining?

[@JohnSanders]

Yes... it will be fine... but maybe try the Tony Chachere's injection method I use on the turkey breast video I linked below... kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4fWenaeYstphc0

[@javilionaire]

@@JohnSanders Sounds good! For your next turkey video is it possible to show how you add the seasoning and butter, etc? I never know how much seasoning to add :)

[@JohnSanders]

I will... hopefully soon!!!

[@shereeporter9780]

Looks awesome!

[@JohnSanders]

It was really good... even the next day!!! Thanks for watching!!!