Steven Rinella has more a few opinions about turkeys. The longtime hunter and MeatEater founder prefers to eat wild ones over farm-raised birds, and he loves stalking the woods of Montana for turkeys ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether you are preparing for your first Thanksgiving Day or an experienced host, there will be plenty of moments of 'I forgot' to thaw the turkey or panic will set it with 'what do I do now?' Do not ...

Forgot to plan ahead? Snag one of these kits from the nearest supermarket. Several major supermarket chains sell turkey brining kits, bundles that provide everything you need to season and marinate a ...

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 ...