A Cooking Channel Thanksgiving is anything but ordinary, with fruit- and cured-meat-topped turkeys, unique stuffing and dressing recipes, and a few outside-the-box cooking techniques. First time hosting? Start with our brining basics and turkey tips.

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Turkey

Turn out a perfectly flavorful, moist bird by following Cooking Channel's turkey techniques — from the best brine to prize-worthy carving.

 

All About The Bird

Make The Best: From Turkey to Gravy

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From choosing the right bird to letting the meat rest before carving: Get our top 10 tips for a perfect turkey.

Top 10 Turkey Tips

More Turkey How-Tos

Alton Brown's Good Eats Thanksgiving

Alton Brown's Good Eats Thanksgiving

Alton shares his tips on how to turn out a perfect Thanksgiving turkey — and it all starts with his brining secrets.

Watch: Better Way to Brine

Alton's Turkey Essentials

Good Gravy!

Gravy How-to

Michael Chiarello's secret for a perfect lump-free gravy? Add stock a bit at a time and stir smooth between additions.

Watch in 1 Minute: Simple, Classic Gravy

Gravy Recipes & Tips

EXTRAORDINARY FEASTS

Vacuum-Sealed Turkey Cooking

Watch Michael Voltaggio bring technology to turkey by using the sous-vide method on his bird (it involves an immersion circulator).

Watch: Vacuum-Sealed Turkey Cooking

TOP TURKEY TWISTS

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