Makes enough for a 12- to 14-lb. turkey. Note: Adapted from Cook's Illustrated. In a small bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Carefully separate the turkey's ...

1. In a large stockpot, dissolve salt in water. Place turkey in pot and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. 2. Before removing turkey from brine, make spice rub: Combine chili powder, cumin, coriander, ...

Makes enough for a 12- to 14-pound turkey. This wet rub gives turkey a rich and sweet flavor that is a nice complement to the saltiness of a brine. When you combine the ingredients, the mixture will ...

We've noticed more and more families roasting turkey parts on Thanksgiving instead of a big bird, which hogs the oven for most of the day. It's also the way to get perfect breast meat and nicely ...

Roasting a beautiful, bronzed turkey is easy. It’s the rest of the meal that sets nerves on edge. For a successful, low-stress Thanksgiving, I post a menu, and an outline of things to prep in advance, ...

Smoky. Tender. Juicy as can be. This Smoked Turkey Roast is everything you love about Thanksgiving turkey, without all the work of roasting a whole bird. A simple dry rub is all it takes for this ...

Coat turkey breast with olive oil. Put rub on turkey and cover both sides. Cook the turkey breast on a grill until the internal temperature is 165 degrees. I like to smoke the turkey in a smoker (at ...