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 ...
A goal of the Thanksgiving host is to deliver a beautifully cooked turkey with golden-brown crisp skin and juicy meat. Achieving the latter is no easy task, but there's a surefire way to ensure your ...
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Pickle-brine turkey

If brining a turkey in salt water creates a tender, juicy bird, wouldn't a pickle-brine turkey be even better? The answer is yes!
WITH Christmas Day right around the corner, if you want to avoid any kitchen mishaps, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve ...
Brining a turkey is a popular method for adding moisture and flavor, though its effectiveness is debated. A wet brine involves soaking the turkey in a solution of salt, sugar, and water, along with ...
Bring everything to a boil minus the ice, second water measurement and buttermilk. Make sure the brine boils for 4-5 minutes. Place the ice, second water, and buttermilk in the vessel you’ll be ...
Several major supermarket chains sell turkey brining kits, bundles that provide everything you need to season and marinate a turkey for Thanksgiving. The best brine kits include large brining bags and ...
Fresh turkeys can be kept in the refrigerator for 1-2 days before cooking. They are ready to prepare. Frozen turkeys can be purchased weeks before Thanksgiving, but they should be stored in the ...
SEATTLE -- Teriyaki chicken is a quick and cheap lunch that's synonymous with Seattle. One acclaimed local chef, Taichi Kitamura of Eastlake's Sushi Kappo Tamura, makes a compelling case for elevating ...
Dry-rubbed or wet-brined? Deep-fried or spatchcocked? The annual Thanksgiving debate over how to best prepare and cook a turkey has commenced. Our food team has been through this discussion before.
From turkey crowns to stuffing balls, Nathan proves how you can cook your entire Christmas feast in the airfryer.