There are a couple of ways to defrost a bird and have it ready for your guests on Thanksgiving Day. You can thaw it in the refrigerator, but that takes a long time – figure 24 hours for every five ...

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 whether you ...

This Smoked Turkey Brine Recipe is combined with a Dry Rub And Butter Injection. This combination will give an amazing flavor to your holiday turkey. And let’s face it, a juicy turkey is always the ...

Is it just me, or is anyone else constantly on the lookout for new and exciting ways to spruce up their holiday meals? For years I have cooked my turkey the same way. I was even bold enough to post it ...

This Smoked Coca-Cola Turkey Brine Recipe is made with my favorite Coca-Cola Brine. This may have been the first time ...

Celebrate the holidays with these recipes courtesy of New York Times Cooking, specially chosen for "Sunday Morning" viewers. We are pleased to share Kim Severson's Dry-Brined Turkey. This fantastic ...

In desperate need of a turkey recipe for Thanksgiving? Emeril's got you covered! Nov. 21, 2008— -- Emeril's special Thanksgiving recipes come just in time for the holidays. Check out more of his ...

Before dry brining, it is best to measure the frying vessel-to-turkey ratio to keep the skin nice and dry. Place the turkey in the fryer with the legs pointed down and fill with water until the turkey ...

Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless brining methods, divisive side dishes, and argumentative relatives. It’s no wonder hosting can be stressful. Unless you’ve got The Right Stuffing, that is.

Brining turkey stirs up a lot of strong opinions. Some people believe brining is a waste of time—sprinkle a rub on the skin and be done with it, they say. Others wouldn't dare roast a turkey without ...