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 ...

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 ...

• This is a best of Lean and Lovin' It column, first published Nov. 14, 2018. Don Mauer is taking some time off. This year, if you're going to buy what I call a “sale-turkey” (you know, the ones that ...

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 ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — For the more adventurous cook, Thanksgiving can be a time to get experimental, but if you don't know what you're doing, it could go south quickly. Karl Benson from Cooks of Crocus ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...