To rinse or not to rinse? That is the question many home cooks face on Thanksgiving when confronted with a brined turkey.

Most of the turkeys that were roasted in the former Free Press Test Kitchen were brined in some fashion. The practice of brining your Thanksgiving turkey became super popular a few decades ago.

Brining turkey stirs up a lot of strong opinions. Some people believe brining is a waste of time—sprinkle a rub on the skin and be done with it, they say. Others wouldn't dare roast a turkey without ...

Pickles are having a moment. The evidence is on the Allrecipes website, where you can find hundreds of pickle recipes and articles on everything from Disney World’s polarizing pickle milkshakes to ...

Every Thanksgiving, the quest for the perfect turkey is on every cook's mind. With countless turkey-cooking methods out there, there's one simple trick that can unlock maximum flavor minus the mess ...

Darryl Postelnick, host of the "Cooking With Darryl" social media videos, has a secret weapon for the juiciest Thanksgiving turkey ever: a milk bath. "The milk and the buttermilk together, they break ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Wondering how to cook a turkey or how long to cook a turkey? Butterball has your answers. Roasting in an oven is one of the most popular ways to cook a turkey. It's simple, convenient ...

If you’re a newbie briner, welcome, and don’t worry, I’m going to break down everything you need to know. A brine-r, if you will. Go to any food blog or website from the months of October through ...

Cook 1 qt. (4 cups) water, sugar, salt, vinegar and pepper in saucepan on medium heat for 10 minutes or until sugar and salt are dissolved, stirring occasionally. Pour into plastic container large ...

In desperate need of a turkey recipe for Thanksgiving? Emeril's got you covered! Nov. 21, 2008— -- Emeril's special Thanksgiving recipes come just in time for the holidays. Check out more of his ...