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 ...

Perhaps more so than any other holiday, the meal on Thanksgiving is crucial to a family's celebration. This can put a lot of pressure on the cook, especially considering that turkey—the day's star ...

If you’re looking for the best way to brine meat for smoking, this simple wet brine recipe is a great option for everything from whole chicken and pork chops to chicken pieces and even beef brisket.

This science-backed dry brine method delivers perfectly roasted turkey every time. It allows for deep flavor penetration into ...

Knowing how to brine a turkey could save you (and your family!) from years of dry Thanksgiving turkeys to come. Here are our five easy steps to achieve brining magic. Thanksgiving dinner used to be ...

Brining is similar to marinating, but is primarily focused on moistening the meat as opposed to adding flavor. Brining your Thanksgiving turkey prior to cooking will help ensure you end up with a ...

The turkey is the focal point of every Thanksgiving meal, and if you’re looking to mix things up with some different flavors for this year’s holiday, Butterball’s Test Kitchen has a turkey recipe that ...