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 ...

And there's a great payoff: an exquisitely moist, crispy turkey. This recipe comes from chefs Allison Vines-Rushing and Slade Rushing, who brine their turkey for a full 35 hours before frying so ...

I recently discovered a way to make chicken breast dinners a surefire favorite every single time I make it (which is often!).

Put the brine ingredients and 2 gallons of water in a large stockpot, and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat, and allow the liquid to cool completely before straining. Add the turkey to the ...

Combine all the brine ingredients in a pot large enough to hold the chicken or turkey; give the lemon halves a good squeeze as you add them. Place over high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring to ...

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 ...

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 ...