A juicy, flavorful turkey starts with the right preparation—and our favorite recipe requires us to start the thawing and prep on Monday. Whether you prefer wet brining or dry brining, and ...

One to two days before serving, place 1 gallon of water in a large stock pot with the sugar, salt, sage, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and chill. Place the ...

Trader Joe's brined half turkey is a popular pick for holidays and easy meals alike, but you should know how to store it ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. You’ve brined and stuffed your turkey and it’s ready for the oven. But first, there’s a crucial step towards a moist and ...

A great ham takes time, says Chapel Hill, N.C., chef Andrea Reusing, in Cooking in the Moment (Clarkson Potter). One of my favorite ways to prepare a fresh ham is to cure it in a brine before ...