Your guide to perfectly brined turkey so the meat is flavorful and moist. Brining is a method of soaking meat in a saltwater ...

I created this pickle-brined turkey recipe because my husband is a pickle fanatic. He’s obsessed with pickles and is even known to steal them off other people’s plates. I thought a blend of ...

Put the brine ingredients and 2 gallons of water in a large stockpot, and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat, and allow the liquid to cool completely before straining. Add the turkey to the ...

of the turkey to be submerged in the brine. Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Turn the turkey in the brine every few hours if it is not totally submerged. (You can also place ...

So, with that in mind, we decided we had to include a turkey recipe — and not just ... but we keep coming back to this tea-based brine from Erin, the chef and owner of the Lost Kitchen.

Combine all the brine ingredients in a pot large enough to hold the chicken or turkey; give the lemon halves a good squeeze as you add them. Place over high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring to ...

McGreger will often use pickle juice to brine poultry like chicken thighs or turkey breasts. “I sometimes cut the brine with buttermilk if I don’t want it to be as vinegar-tangy,” she says ...

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 ...

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 ...