Of course, not every brine is interchangeable, but McGreger notes that you can use sweet or bread-and-butter pickle brine ...

A goal of the Thanksgiving host is to deliver a beautifully cooked turkey with golden-brown crisp skin and juicy meat. Achieving the latter is no easy task, but there's a surefire way to ensure your ...

EDINA, Minn. — Are you trying to make your Thanksgiving dinner stand out? An Edina chef offered a few easy ways to level up your feast. Chef Marques Miller works at the Red River Kitchen at Braemar ...

Brining a turkey is a popular method for adding moisture and flavor, though its effectiveness is debated. A wet brine involves soaking the turkey in a solution of salt, sugar, and water, along with ...

Dollywood Parks and Resorts is providing a recipe on how to make a turkey brine for those who are stretched thin during the holiday season. 1. Make the Brine: In a large pot, combine all ingredients ...

Fresh turkeys can be kept in the refrigerator for 1-2 days before cooking. They are ready to prepare. Frozen turkeys can be purchased weeks before Thanksgiving, but they should be stored in the ...

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or first-timer when it comes to cooking for Thanksgiving, chances are you’ll encounter a little stress or confusion about at least one part of the holiday meal. We ...

Whether you are preparing for your first Thanksgiving Day or an experienced host, there will be plenty of moments of 'I forgot' to thaw the turkey or panic will set it with 'what do I do now?' Do not ...

Forgot to plan ahead? Snag one of these kits from the nearest supermarket. Several major supermarket chains sell turkey brining kits, bundles that provide everything you need to season and marinate a ...

Knowing how to brine a turkey could save you (and your family!) from years of dry Thanksgiving turkeys to come. Here are our five easy steps to achieve brining magic. Thanksgiving dinner used to be ...

Brining is similar to marinating, but is primarily focused on moistening the meat as opposed to adding flavor. Brining your Thanksgiving turkey prior to cooking will help ensure you end up with a ...