re: Turkey coming apart.

I've never had a turkey do that, either. Did you dry out the inside of the cavity after you brined it? Maybe that's why it tastes steamed. Also, next time, roast at 350 for 20 minutes a lb. you can crank it up to 500 the first 30 minutes to make the skin crispy and cut the roasting time by 30-45 minutes, or leave it uncovered for the first 30-45 minutes. I usually do the latter.