Bring mixture to a boil stirring occasionally until all salt is dissolved. Turn off heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Place thawed, cleaned turkey in a large bin or bowl and refrigerate.

You'll need it for the cornbread and pie, too. Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Brining turkey stirs up a lot of strong opinions. Some people believe brining is a ...

In a large stockpot, combine all the ingredients for the brine with 3 quarts water, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until salt and sugar have dissolved. Remove from heat, and pour into a ...

. In a very large bowl, stir the water, apple cider, kosher salt and sugar until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Line a stock pot with a large, sturdy doubled plastic bag. Put the turkey in the bag, ...

Americans like their turkey this time of year. We’ll eat at least 46 million turkeys on Thanksgiving and another 22 million on Christmas. Since most people cook turkeys just a few times a year (if ...

Did the holidays creep up on you, and now you feel unprepared to entertain? Don’t feel bad, we’ve all been there. There are still ways to get the items you need to cook the perfect turkey in time for ...

Brining turkey stirs up a lot of strong opinions. Some people believe brining is a waste of time—sprinkle a rub on the skin and be done with it, they say. Others wouldn't dare roast a turkey without ...

In a large stockpot, combine all the ingredients for the brine with 3 quarts water, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until salt and sugar have dissolved. Remove from heat, and pour into a ...