Some say that the best Thanksgiving turkey (or simplest, at least) is a dry-brined one, while others advocate for wet brines such as pickle juice. Alton Brown is firmly in Team Wet Brine's camp ...

When it is time to roast it, pat it dry inside and out before ... year (you can say you are thankful for Alton Brown's expert advice on brining a turkey). Read the original article on Foodie.

If you wet brine, you want the turkey to be dry before it goes in the oven—otherwise the skin won't get crispy and brown! Dry-brined turkeys don't produce many pan drippings—to keep from ...