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 ...

Remove the turkey from the fridge and unwrap it. Tilt the turkey over the sink to drain the liquid from the cavity. Dry the bird inside and out with paper towels. Halve the onion, and put one half ...

This Smoked Turkey Brine Recipe is combined with a Dry Rub And Butter Injection. This combination will give an amazing flavor to your holiday turkey. And let’s face it, a juicy turkey is always ...

Add the turkey to the pot, breast-side down, cover it with the brine, and refrigerate overnight. Drain the turkey, pat it dry, and set aside at room temperature for 11⁄2 hours. Preheat oven to ...

remove the turkey from the refrigerator. Lift it out of the brine, and rinse off under fresh cold water. Dry the bird with paper towels. Slide a small rubber spatula between the skin and the ...

A brine is simply salty liquid (a dry cure with water ... The following recipe will work for a chicken, a boneless turkey breast, or a whole turkey. You may need to double all amounts for ...

Cooking a whole turkey on Thanksgiving doesn't have to be a chore. If you make a plan—for brining, basting and roasting—then there's no need to worry that you'll end up with a dry, disastrous ...

The main reason for brining a turkey is to produce a more juicy, moist result. Most roast turkeys I have come across— and at times endured— have been dry and tough. Roast turkey that is not ...