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 ...

Roasting a whole turkey can be difficult to do well, as evidenced by the large number of people who claim to dislike the bird ...

You've properly thawed and seasoned your turkey with a flavor-boosting dry brine — now it’s ready for the oven! But the question of how long to cook a turkey remains. Before we get to that, make sure ...

Picture your holiday turkey: Do you see the bronze bird as the centerpiece of a feast? Or do you envision a platter of crisp-skinned thighs nestled among a few favorite dishes for an intimate ...

Roast turkey, brushing with remaining garlic mixture halfway through and covering with foil if skin is browning too quickly, 45 minutes. Reduce oven temperature 375° and continue to roast until skin ...

To check if the turkey is done, insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. The internal ...

Big, whole turkeys have so many built-in problems, it’s a wonder that we still tackle the bird every year. Even if you bought a small one, it’s still a great deal larger than any chicken you’ve ever ...