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 ...
Taste of Home on MSN

How Long to Cook a Turkey

Not sure how long to cook a turkey? This guide takes away the guesswork, no matter the size or how you cook it, for a perfect ...
Taste of Home on MSN

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 ...
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 ...
Sichuan pepper is citrusy, floral and fragrant, distinct for its tingly, numbing effect. Not a peppercorn but the berry of a tree in the citrus family, Sichuan peppers are combined with salt here for ...
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.
Celebrate the holidays with these recipes courtesy of New York Times Cooking, specially chosen for "Sunday Morning" viewers. We are pleased to share Kim Severson's Dry-Brined Turkey. This fantastic ...
Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless brining methods, divisive side dishes, and argumentative relatives. It’s no wonder hosting can be stressful. Unless you’ve got The Right Stuffing, that is.
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 ...
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 ...