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 ...

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 ...

Apple Cider Turkey Brine is a flavorful way to take your holiday turkey up a notch. Instead of plain water or broth, the turkey soaks in a brine made with apple cider, salt, herbs, and spices. The ...

Cookbook author Tammy Algood made Smoked Salt, a seasoning that can be used to brine turkey, pork and other meats. It also makes a great food gift idea. Tammy Algood is the author of five cookbooks, ...

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 ...