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 ...

If you’re a newbie briner, welcome, and don’t worry, I’m going to break down everything you need to know. A brine-r, if you will. Go to any food blog or website from the months of October through ...

Every Thanksgiving, the quest for the perfect turkey is on every cook's mind. With countless turkey-cooking methods out there, there's one simple trick that can unlock maximum flavor minus the mess ...

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.

Ingredients** • 1 cup salt • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary • 6 cloves garlic • 1 gallon chicken ...

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 ...

Thanksgiving is the biggest food holiday of the year. While it’s nice to sit down and enjoy that one huge special meal, it can be a challenge to pull it off. And the centerpiece of many tables — the ...

This step-by-step guide shows you how to spatchcock a turkey quickly and easily for a juicy, perfectly cooked bird.

Brining isn’t a topic that gets brought up most of the year. I rarely get texts or messages from friends and family members wondering how to brine a pork loin or a whole chicken. But, as Thanksgiving ...

For years, most of the turkeys cooked in the Free Press Test Kitchen were brined in some fashion. When brining became all the rage in the late 1990s, we hopped aboard. A few years ago, New York Times ...