Avoid pre-basted birds since this recipe will take care of the brining. Line a large stockpot or food-safe plastic bucket with a turkey oven bag. Pour in the pickle juice, 2 quarts of water ...

More isn't always better. Brining a butter-injected or pre-brined turkey: Read your turkey's packaging carefully. Many commercial birds are already injected with a salt solution or pre-brined ...

A dry brine, you're really just sprinkling the seasoning all over and letting it hang out. But if you have a pre-brined turkey, I wouldn't brine it. I would air dry it in the fridge so you can get ...

Consider this my petition to encourage you to give turkey another try. To brine or not to brine? The short answer is yes, you definitely need to brine a turkey. Turkeys are naturally lean and ...

Brining a turkey takes hours you won't have, basting won't penetrate the frozen skin, and stuffing will slow down the cooking process. The good news is several brands come pre-brined. In response ...

Brining your Thanksgiving turkey prior to cooking will help ensure you end up with a deliciously moist and flavor-packed turkey for your next gathering. The first step in the process is selecting ...

Roasted turkey on platter with various vegetables - SYED IBAD RM/Shutterstock When turkeys come pre-brined, or even after you brine your own, there are ways to impart more flavor into the meat ...

Brining your Thanksgiving turkey prior to cooking will help ensure you end up with a deliciously moist and flavor-packed turkey for your next gathering. The first step in the process is selecting ...