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Most of the turkeys that were roasted in the former Free Press Test Kitchen were brined in some fashion. The practice of brining your Thanksgiving turkey became super popular a few decades ago.

If we’re all being honest here, the “turkey” part of Thanksgiving dinner tends to be the least impressive part of the yearly feast. That’s generally because turkey dries out easily and lacks the ...

Wondering how to cook a turkey or how long to cook a turkey? Butterball has your answers. Roasting in an oven is one of the most popular ways to cook a turkey. It's simple, convenient and gives your ...

Thanksgiving revolves around the grand turkey, but preparing one is a delicate balancing act for the novice cook. From choosing the perfect bird to slicing it daintily, a string of faux pas can send ...

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 ...

NPR's Scott Detrow and Tamara Keith have long discussed the merits of brining a Thanksgiving turkey. Chef and cookbook author Sohla El-Waylly joins this year's discussion and offers some tips.

Darryl Postelnick, host of the "Cooking With Darryl" social media videos, has a secret weapon for the juiciest Thanksgiving turkey ever: a milk bath. "The milk and the buttermilk together, they break ...

MIDDLETOWN, Md. (7News) — Each turkey sits in a homemade brine for five days, then they are rubbed with seasoning overnight. Then the deep frying begins. It’s Tom McLister's favorite time of the year, ...