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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Turkey isn’t the most flavourful bird, but it is an easy option if you need to feed a large group.. There are a few ways to make the meat less bland. Buy a heritage breed. They are more ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I remember visiting Shirley Hopkins, my father’s cousin, in Arkansas in 1989 and talking to her about brined birds, while she was making the ... a Thanksgiving turkey — I mean how big a ...

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 ...