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How to Dry Brine a Turkey

Want to do things differently this Thanksgiving? Learn how to create a moist, flavorful bird with a dry brine turkey.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Taking on the turkey this year? If you're looking to serve up a juicy, flavorful bird for Thanksgiving, you'll want to brine your turkey in advance. Brine can be either a combination of water, salt ...
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Pickle-Brine Turkey

If brining a turkey in salt water creates a tender, juicy bird, wouldn't a pickle-brine turkey be even better? The answer is ...
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 ...
Carson City chef Charlie Abowd, who died earlier this month at age 73, was nothing if not generous. Every year, the Adele's owner and chef shared his Thanksgiving turkey recipe, but asked people to ...
The turkey is the focal point of every Thanksgiving meal, and if you’re looking to mix things up with some different flavors for this year’s holiday, Butterball’s Test Kitchen has a turkey recipe that ...
Make citrus dry-brined turkey for Thanksgiving, and get essential tips for dry-brining as well as equipment recommendations. Adrianna Adarme is an author, enthusiastic home cook and food blogger who ...
Cook 1 qt. (4 cups) water, sugar, salt, vinegar and pepper in saucepan on medium heat for 10 minutes or until sugar and salt are dissolved, stirring occasionally. Pour into plastic container large ...