But are pickles—or more specifically the brine that makes them so tangy and delicious—the secret to a beautiful juicy Thanksgiving turkey? To find out, I brined a turkey in pickle juice for ...

Brining a turkey is a non-negotiable step when cooking the bird. If you're looking for variety with the step, though, you don ...

As a rule of thumb, we recommend bringing your turkey for 24 hours to ensure the seasoning is even, and the bird is tender throughout. Don’t brine for longer than necessary as it can make the ...

Begin making the brine two days before, one day to brine and one day to “dry out’’ the turkey. If you are short on time you can omit the drying stage. Other tips I have learned over the ...

You need a container large enough to hold the turkey completely submerged (check beforehand), but if your vessel is too big, you may need to make more brine to submerge the turkey. For the brine ...

Turn the turkey in the brine every few hours if it is not totally ... and let it rest in a warm place for about 30 minutes while making the gravy. While the turkey is roasting, remove the ...

Or vice versa, make your favorite sides and desserts in stages and pick up a turkey to roast Thanksgiving Day. If you’re cooking a turkey under 14 pounds, don’t bother to brine it. Rub a ...

Christmas dinner is one of the most highly anticipated meals of the year, but there’s one thing that can spoil the feast, and that’s dry meat. Turkey isn’t everyone’s favourite thing to ...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Coming out of the holidays and into the threat of winter weather, the word brine takes on a whole new meaning. It’s a mixture of salt and water that will be spread ...