Thanksgiving is upon us, so you're likely gearing up to carefully roast the star of the show — your turkey. And if you typically use a recipe that's as messy as it is headache-inducing, we recommend ...

Dry brined roasted turkey is the easiest way to get juicy, flavorful meat without babysitting the oven. It’s simple. It’s mostly hands-off. And it’s perfect for busy families hosting Thanksgiving or ...

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 ...

You've got all of your casseroles, side dishes, and pies squared away, and now you've gotta prep the main event: the roast turkey. It goes without saying that the turkey is the signature dish of the ...

A goal of the Thanksgiving host is to deliver a beautifully cooked turkey with golden-brown crisp skin and juicy meat. Achieving the latter is no easy task, but there's a surefire way to ensure your ...

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 ...

For the juiciest—and easiest—turkey, there's just one way to go: the Judy Rodgers way. The late chef of Zuni Cafe in San Francisco was the master of poultry, and the method for her famous roast ...

Brining a turkey is a popular method for adding moisture and flavor, though its effectiveness is debated. A wet brine involves soaking the turkey in a solution of salt, sugar, and water, along with ...

AccuWeather explains why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving in the United States. Brining is similar to marinating, but is primarily focused on moistening the meat as opposed to adding flavor. Brining your ...