If Thanksgiving is the Olympics of home cooking, then roasting the turkey is its preeminent event. And if you’re anything like me, you’re already training to make sure you get that gold medal. Often ...

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 ...

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 ...

I’ve cooked a lot of turkeys in my career. As the test kitchen manager at EatingWell for 10 years, I made at least five birds every May in preparation for the holiday issue. I’m also a farmer who ...

You can take your basic roasted turkey recipe to the next level by learning the science — and art — of either wet brining or dry brining. First and foremost, it's important to understand the science ...

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 ...

Thanksgiving is almost here, and you know what that means - family, friends, food and debates, specifically debates about turkey. Now, for years, my colleague Tamara Keith and I have been advocating ...

A well-seasoned dish requires little more than salt. Spices, herbs and sauces are essential for boosts of flavor, but at a basic level, salt has the power to transform a dish from bland to flavorful.

This science-backed dry brine method delivers perfectly roasted turkey every time. It allows for deep flavor penetration into the meat, ensuring every slice is incredibly juicy without the mess of a ...