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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 ...

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 ...

Thanksgiving dinner has range if you let it. You don’t have to commit to the same roasted bird you’ve been politely nodding at since childhood. Latino kitchens already know how to turn flavor into a ...

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 ...

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, ...

1. Pour 2 quarts of water in a large bowl. Whisk in salt and sugar; let sit 5 minutes to dissolve. Add turkey breast, cover, and refrigerate for 45 minutes. 2. Heat grill to medium-high. Rinse turkey ...

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