A juicy, flavorful turkey starts with the right preparation—and our favorite recipe requires us to start the thawing and prep on Monday. Whether you prefer wet brining or dry brining, and whether you ...

Brining is similar to marinating, but is primarily focused on moistening the meat as opposed to adding flavor. Brining your Thanksgiving turkey prior to cooking will help ensure you end up with a ...

You'll need it for the cornbread and pie, too. Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Brining turkey stirs up a lot of strong opinions. Some people believe brining is a ...

Is it just me, or is anyone else constantly on the lookout for new and exciting ways to spruce up their holiday meals? For years I have cooked my turkey the same way. I was even bold enough to post it ...

Knowing how to brine a turkey could save you (and your family!) from years of dry Thanksgiving turkeys to come. Here are our five easy steps to achieve brining magic. Thanksgiving dinner used to be ...

This best smoked turkey breast recipe gives you all the juicy, smoky flavor of a whole bird with none of the hassle. This step-by-step method works for boneless or bone-in turkey breast and adapts to ...

There are a couple of ways to defrost a bird and have it ready for your guests on Thanksgiving Day. You can thaw it in the refrigerator, but that takes a long time – figure 24 hours for every five ...