Thanksgiving is upon us, so you’re likely gearing up to carefully roast the star of the show — your turkey. And if you typically use a recipe that’s as messy as it is headache-inducing, we recommend ...

Sichuan pepper is citrusy, floral and fragrant, distinct for its tingly, numbing effect. Not a peppercorn but the berry of a tree in the citrus family, Sichuan peppers are combined with salt here for ...

2 days before cooking: Remove giblets from cavity of turkey. Pat turkey dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine salt and sugar. Rub salt mixture all over turkey, concentrating on thicker parts ...

This easy Turkey Dry Brine recipe is as easy as it gets, yet guarantees a juicy turkey with crispy skin and bold flavor. By using a simple blend of kosher salt, brown sugar, orange zest, fresh thyme, ...

It’s time to tame the bird. There are many ways to cook a turkey, and choosing your method is the first step to a seamless Thanksgiving dinner. To brine or not to brine? Dry or wet? Roast, smoke or ...

Brining a turkey in advance is one of the best ways to season the meat and keep it juicy and tender. A wet brine involves submerging the raw turkey in a mixture of salt and water with optional ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless ...

You've got all of your casseroles, side dishes, and pies squared away, and now you've gotta prep the main event: the roast turkey. It goes without saying that the turkey is the signature dish of the ...