Brined Turkey

Brined Turkey in New Orleans

Video | 02:04

Jeffrey meets a chef who brines and smokes turkey for fall-apart meat.

Bay and Lemon Brined Turkey

Video | 01:20

This turkey plunged into the briny, lemony deep and came up full of flavor.

Spiced Brined Turkey Breast

Video | 03:56

Spices and sour orange sauce give this brined turkey breast intense flavor.

Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

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How to Brine a Turkey

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Learn the basics of brining and you'll be guaranteed the top turkey in town.

Turkey Brining Secrets

Video | 04:42

See why brining your turkey is the way to go for the best flavor.

Butterflied, Dry Brined Roasted Turkey with Roasted Root Vegetable Panzanella

Recipe | Courtesy of Alton Brown

Total Time:

4 days 3 hours 5 minutes

Smoked Beer-Brined Turkey

Video | 01:23

Here's a beer-brined turkey that takes time but is well worth the wait.

Pete's "Cut-up" Beer Brined Apple Smoked Turkey

Recipe | Courtesy of Peter Shepperd

Total Time:

13 hours 20 minutes

Roasted, Brined Turkey Breast with Maple-Worcestershire Gravy and Fruit and Nut Rice Pilaf

Recipe | Courtesy of Rachael Ray

Total Time:

1 day 1 hour 40 minutes

Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey

Recipe | Courtesy of Ree Drummond

Total Time:

21 hours 45 minutes

Bay and Lemon Brined Turkey

Recipe | Courtesy of Dave Lieberman

Total Time:

11 hours 40 minutes

Traditional Roasted Turkey

Recipe | Courtesy of Bryan Voltaggio|Michael Voltaggio

Total Time:

19 hours 50 minutes

Roasted Turkey with Turkey Meatballs

Recipe | Courtesy of Chuck Hughes

Total Time:

2 days 6 hours 50 minutes

Fried Turkey with Simple Gravy

Recipe | Courtesy of Tia Mowry

Total Time:

1 day 4 hours

Brined Turkey Breast with Spanish Spice Rub and Sour Orange Sauce

Recipe | Courtesy of Bobby Flay

Total Time:

2 hours 5 minutes

Good Eats Roast Turkey

Recipe | Courtesy of Alton Brown

Total Time:

9 hours 45 minutes

Pressed Turkey Thighs with Crispy Maple Flake and Black Pepper Turkey Breast and Drumsticks

Recipe | Courtesy of Bryan Voltaggio|Michael Voltaggio

Total Time:

1 day 14 hours