Here, then, is my foolproof, hard-won advice on how to cook a juicy bird that you can be proud of. Consider this my petition to encourage you to give turkey another try. To brine or not to brine?

It is worth noting that Safe Food recommends keeping a fresh turkey in the fridge for no longer than two days. However if you are going to dry brine your bird, you will need to have it in the ...

If you don't have a rack, you can use vegetables or crinkled up aluminum foil to keep the turkey off the bottom of the pan. This ensures it cooks evenly. The length of time you need to cook your ...

Remove turkey from brine after recommended time. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Cook turkey as desired. Perfect brine time 12 lbs. or less 8 to 12 hrs. 12 to 14 lbs. 9 to 14 hrs. 20 lbs.

Remove the turkey from the brine after the recommended time. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Cook turkey as desired. 12 lbs. or less - 8 to 12 hrs. 12 to 14 lbs. - 9 to 14 hrs. 20 lbs.

A turkey takes surprisingly less time to cook than you might think. Depending on how hot your oven is, a whole bird can take 12 to 15 minutes per pound to roast. Keep in mind that a brined turkey ...

Smoking a turkey is also an option, she said – but with a significant caveat required. "If you are going to smoke your turkey, it would be best to choose a brined bird and/or brine the bird ...

Unstuffed turkey, of course, cooks more quickly. Don’t bother to wet brine the bird ... 30 minutes before the time on the chart because some birds cook faster than others.

You will have one to two days to cook your turkey from the time it has completely thawed. This will give you plenty of time to wet or dry brine your turkey should you choose to do so. What is ...

With Thanksgiving here, there’s no better time to talk turkey. From roasting to deep-frying ... Marinate/dry brine your turkey in herbs and spices:Herbs and spices such as rosemary, garlic ...