Here’s the thing: choosing how to prep your turkey sets the tone for the entire meal, and both brining styles bring something different to the table. You might already have a favorite, but once you ...

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 ...

This easy Turkey Dry Brine recipe is as easy as it gets, yet guarantees a juicy turkey with crispy skin and bold flavor. By using a simple blend of kosher salt, brown sugar, orange zest, fresh thyme, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Russ Parsons is the food editor for the Los Angeles Times, and he sits in as Evan's co-host for this Thanksgiving episode. He is a vocal fan of the dry-brined turkey , a technique he learned from Judy ...