Put the brine ingredients and 2 gallons ... the cavity liberally with salt and pepper. Set the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a large roasting pan. Tie the legs together with kitchen string.

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

The main reason for brining a turkey is to produce a more juicy, moist result. Most roast turkeys I have come across— and at times endured— have been dry and tough. Roast turkey that is not ...

Cooking a whole turkey on Thanksgiving doesn't have to be a chore. If you make a plan—for brining, basting and roasting—then there's no need to worry that you'll end up with a dry, disastrous ...

1 3/4 oz. black truffle, chopped (Urbani Carpaccio di Tartufo brand, available at Eataly, is high-quality and comparatively affordable) Remove the turkey from the brine and rinse. Gently run your ...

Food & Wine offers tips for keeping your turkey breast juicy and flavorful—during stressed holidays or not. Follow detailed directions for brining, basting, roasting and more for times when you ...

Add the pork sirloin roast, making sure it is completely submerged in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for 10 hours (do not over brine). Remove pork from brine and pat dry. Sprinkle pork roast ...

Never cooked the big bird before? You need our Turkey 101 guide for how to defrost, brine, cook and carve. If you’re going to roast a whole turkey for your festivities, look no further than this ...