Knowing the keys of brining turkey could save you (and your family!) from years of dry holiday turkeys to come. Here are our five easy steps to achieve brining magic. The post Brining Turkey Is Easier ...

If desired, heat the pan over high heat, adding chicken or turkey broth, and scraping up any browned bits. Strain the pan ...

A recipe for wet brine was among the first I posted on my food blog. The recipe — it’s more of a ratio, really — is ⅔ cup ...

Place your turkey, breast down, in a large container made of food-grade plastic, stainless steel, glass, or a brining bag. Be sure the container will fit in your fridge. Add brine, covering the entire ...

FROM THE TIMES ARCHIVES — If someone told you to go soak your bird, you might take offense. But it could be the best cooking advice you’ve ever gotten. Brining--essentially soaking meat or poultry in ...

Dear Thanksgiving cooks of America: On behalf of food writers everywhere, I apologize. For nearly two decades now, many of us have suggested that you plunge your turkey into a bucket of flavored ...

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 ...

This video puts brining to the test to find out whether it truly changes fried chicken in flavor, juiciness, and texture.