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Dry Brining a Turkey

This past weekend I decided to test dry brining my turkey. It turned out wonderful and I think I’m a fan of this new brining ...
Sichuan pepper is citrusy, floral and fragrant, distinct for its tingly, numbing effect. Not a peppercorn but the berry of a tree in the citrus family, Sichuan peppers are combined with salt here for ...
It’s time to tame the bird. There are many ways to cook a turkey, and choosing your method is the first step to a seamless Thanksgiving dinner. To brine or not to brine? Dry or wet? Roast, smoke or ...
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Spatchcock Turkey

Spatchcock turkey is a cooking method that will give you the most flavorful and delicious turkey every time. With a lot more surface area to work with, your turkey will crisp up wonderfully — and stay ...
Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless brining methods, divisive side dishes, and argumentative relatives. It’s no wonder hosting can be stressful. Unless you’ve got The Right Stuffing, that is.
To make the turkey: In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt with the sage, black pepper and sugar. Set the turkey in a large roasting pan and rub it with the spice mixture inside and out; refrigerate ...
We've noticed more and more families roasting turkey parts on Thanksgiving instead of a big bird, which hogs the oven for most of the day. It's also the way to get perfect breast meat and nicely ...