With Thanksgiving here, there’s no better time to talk turkey. From roasting to deep-frying, every family has their own way of preparing the annual Thanksgiving bird. Not surprisingly ...

dd the salt to the water and stir to dissolve. Put the turkey into a deep stainless-steel saucepan or bucket, or a plastic bucket. Cover with the brine and a lid and chill for 24 hours.

[Alton Brown], the consummate kitchen hacker, has been kind enough to share the safe method of deep frying turkey. This includes how to measure for liquid displacement, and how to build a derrick ...

Deep frying a turkey reduces cooking time and creates a crunchy shell. But if used improperly, a deep fryer can send users and bystanders to the emergency room instead of the dinner table.

well the purpose of the water and salt is to force the flavors of the brine, not just salt, into the meat through osmosis. the brine moves in and out of the meat, depositing the flavors, the salt ...