Turkey day meal tweaks, for your sanity, should be kept to a minimum. Here's an easy bird brine change up that's well worth ...

Tangy buttermilk is the perfect upgrade for your turkey brine. This Southern staple helps break down and tenderize the meat ...

Add pickle brine, water (enough to cover the turkey completely; this varies depending on the size of the pot and turkey), salt, brown sugar, mustard seeds, peppercorns and celery seeds.

Allow at least one hour of brining time per pound of turkey. Import says, “All brines, whether dry or wet, should contain a sweet element, most commonly brown sugar or a mix of brown and white.” ...

Add pickle brine, water (enough to cover the turkey completely; this varies depending on the size of the pot and turkey), salt, brown sugar, mustard seeds, peppercorns and celery seeds. It’s important ...

1/2 Gallon Water in a large pot · 1 Small Bag of Ice · 1 Cup Kosher Salt · 1 Cup Brown Sugar · 5 ... Ø Add ice to cool brine. Once cooled, add turkey (breast down) to brine and place in ...

In a large plastic container filled with ice, pour over hot brine to quickly cool, and add remaining cold water. Once the brine is cooled, add the turkey breast ... and brown on all sides.