How to Brine a Turkey To brine or not to brine is a question that home cooks all over America ask themselves mid November. Some say the process is an absolute must and others reject the idea because it’s too messy or too salty. ...
What Every Host Needs to Know for a Well-Cooked TurkeyTo brine or not to brine (or to dry brine). To stuff or not tostuff. To buy organic or not. When...Ung, Elisa
The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen weighs in on whether you should be cooking your turkey upside down this Thanksgiving.
Don't cook it low and slow.The outside packaging of every turkey I've ever purchased recommends roasting the turkey at 325 degrees. Not me. I cook mine at a higher heat, and the happy result is that the turkey is juicier and cooks in much less time. It doesn't have to take all ...
The first question: to brine or not to brine? (What? You thought that was just a question for the Thanksgiving turkey?) Chicken benefits from a nice soak in saltwater, too, according to Mike Reilly, the executive chef of NoMad New York and the guy who makes this amazing bird every ...
If you want the juiciest, best Thanksgiving turkey possible, then don't skip the brine! This easy recipe is filled with fall herbs, plus 2 types of citrus.
Learn how to roast a whole turkey to perfection, including tips on brining, resting and what sides to serve with the festive bird.
Find out how to smoke a turkey, dry brine it, and make it juicy and delicious. Follow the steps and tips for an amazing smoke flavor.
Learn the best temperature to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving, including how long to cook a turkey per pound and the best turkey cooking times.
I use a large cooler, or a five gallon bucket that I bought at Home Depot, or if my turkey is small, a large Dutch-Oven or stock pot, but any clean container that is okay for food handling will work. Note that your turkey may not fully submerge in the brine, and so it will ...