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 ...

Thanksgiving is upon us, so you’re likely gearing up to carefully roast the star of the show — your turkey. And if you typically use a recipe that’s as messy as it is headache-inducing, we recommend ...

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 ...

The heart of the dry brine or salting is rubbing salt all over a turkey and letting it sit in the fridge long enough for the salt to be thoroughly absorbed into all of the meat. A dry or wet brine ...

Want to make a turkey that is juicy, perfectly flavored, and visually impressive? This Smoked Turkey with Brine Bomb is ...

For tasty fowl on Turkey Day, go for an overnight brine followed by a quick morning rub, then tuck the bird into the oven. While this three-part process requires planning, little hands-on time is ...

1. In a large stockpot, dissolve salt in water. Place turkey in pot and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. 2. Before removing turkey from brine, make spice rub: Combine chili powder, cumin, coriander, ...

Since the 1990s, when Cook’s Illustrated started promoting brining, millions of people have gotten hip to the advantages of soaking their holiday bird in salt water — touted as a foolproof way to ...