If we’re all being honest here, the “turkey” part of Thanksgiving dinner tends to be the least impressive part of the yearly feast. That’s generally because turkey dries out easily and lacks the ...

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 ...

You've got all of your casseroles, side dishes, and pies squared away, and now you've gotta prep the main event: the roast turkey. It goes without saying that the turkey is the signature dish of the ...

Make citrus dry-brined turkey for Thanksgiving, and get essential tips for dry-brining as well as equipment recommendations. Adrianna Adarme is an author, enthusiastic home cook and food blogger who ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The dreaded holiday question: Will the turkey be moist enough? Will its insides steam with succulence or explode like the fateful turkey in ...

Brining a turkey in advance is one of the best ways to season the meat and keep it juicy and tender. A wet brine involves submerging the raw turkey in a mixture of salt and water with optional ...

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 ...

Several major supermarket chains sell turkey brining kits, bundles that provide everything you need to season and marinate a turkey for Thanksgiving. The best brine kits include large brining bags and ...