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 ...

Believe it or not, you can enjoy a whole-roasted turkey any time of year, and you don't need an assortment of complicated ingredients to amp up the flavor. With this dry-brined "evergreen" roast ...

I created this pickle-brine turkey recipe because my husband is a pickle fanatic. He is obsessed with pickles and is even known to steal them off other people’s plates. I thought a blend of dill ...

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 is almost here, and for most people, turkey is the focal point of the holiday table. But getting it there raises all sorts of questions. How much should I buy? How long does it take to ...

After cooking nearly 40 turkeys in The Chronicle's test kitchen, we found a brined turkey to be the best. The brine, a seasoned salt-sugar-water mixture, is from Chez Panisse's Alice Waters and is ...

There are so many reasons to love Thanksgiving. For me, it’s a time to get my friends and family together with a big party full of jubilation and a bit of indulgence. Of course, the best part is ...

With Thanksgiving here, there’s no better time to talk turkey. From roasting to deep-frying, every family has their own way of preparing the annual Thanksgiving bird. Not surprisingly, some methods ...