Roasting a whole turkey can be difficult to do well, as evidenced by the large number of people who claim to dislike the bird because it’s dry and bland. It is not the poultry’s fault, though. Turkey ...

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Our Thanksgiving motto is brine baby, brine! After experimenting from year to year with methods and recommendations for a satisfying bird, brining consistently delivers us a bird that cooks faster, is ...

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and, of course, Turkey. The centerpiece of many Thanksgiving feasts is a perfectly roasted bird, golden brown, ideally not too dry, and plenty of flavor. If ...

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I love turkey. One of my absolute favorite Thanksgiving traditions is prepping the turkey with my brother on Thanksgiving Eve: We opt for a compound butter — primarily chockfull of sage, thyme and ...

Top-down shot of a Thanksgiving turkey on a white platter surrounded by side dishes - Bhofack2/Getty Images If there were ever a holiday meant for foodies, it would have to be Thanksgiving. A table ...

Set the EGG up for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 350°F/163°C. Use a handful of pecan chips for a light, smoky flavor and to provide a deep brown color to the turkey. Spread the seasoning ...

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.

There are many ways to cook a Thanksgiving turkey, of course — but which is best? Purists insist that roasting is the only way, whereas other cooks and chefs point to deep-frying, smoking or grilling ...