Use a fresh goose or other bird, completely thawed. NOTE: Check label to ensure that bird has not been pre-injected with salt or other flavorings otherwise it will be overseasoned. Wash bird ...

A goal of the Thanksgiving host is to deliver a beautifully cooked turkey with golden-brown crisp skin and juicy meat. Achieving the latter is no easy task, but there's a surefire way to ensure your ...

Wise Thanksgiving chefs know brine is key to a smoked turkey that tastes divine. We always smoke our holiday bird here at the shackri-la. When the smoke clears and the carving begins, our turkey is ...

For years, I was all about the wet brine. I bought a 5-gallon plastic bucket that I referred to as “The Turkey Bucket” and only used for wet brining the bird every Thanksgiving. I’d haul the ...

Confession: I sometimes skip adding turkey to my plate on Thanksgiving. I have excellent chefs in my family, but sometimes not even copious amounts of gravy can make up for a crumbly, flavorless bite ...