Dry brining involves salting meat in advance—ideally 12 to 48 hours before cooking. You simply mix kosher salt with black ...

My doc told me to “watch my salt intake.” If I brine a chicken or a turkey or a rack of ribs, how much is the normal salt content increased? I feel you. Brining is one of those things that’s easy to ...

Knowing how to brine a turkey could save you (and your family!) from years of dry Thanksgiving turkeys to come. Here are our five easy steps to achieve brining magic. Thanksgiving dinner used to be ...

Last year, in the week before Thanksgiving, I made a solemn promise to you faithful readers. Heed my word, I vowed. This will be the very last time I’ll publish the legendary Kass Turkey Brining ...

Discover a flavorful twist on classic roast duck with this Spice-Roasted Duck recipe from Top Chef star. Featuring a blend of ...

Dear Thanksgiving cooks of America: On behalf of food writers everywhere, I apologize. For nearly two decades now, many of us have suggested that you plunge your turkey into a bucket of flavored ...

FROM THE TIMES ARCHIVES — If someone told you to go soak your bird, you might take offense. But it could be the best cooking advice you’ve ever gotten. Brining--essentially soaking meat or poultry in ...

This 3-day preparation technique is the key you need to making roast chicken with the crispiest, crackliest skin around. Here ...