I’ll never forget the Thanksgiving when the turkey didn’t finish in time for dinner. As a professional recipe developer, I knew how long to cook a turkey, but my experience must have made me flippant.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Picture this: It's Thanksgiving morning. You've laid out your Thanksgiving table settings and set out the ...

As Thanksgiving inches closer, the day-of stress may be mounting — and much of it may come directly from the bird. If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving feast for your loved ones, one of the biggest ...

It's basically impossible to do if you're just trying to eyeball it. Nearly all of your guests will bring a bigger appetite than usual, piling their plates with turkey and half a dozen side dishes.

Zest of 3 oranges, removed in strips with a peeler Combine all brine ingredients in a very large pot. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and allow to cool completely. Put turkey in another very large ...

MORNING AND IT RUNS UNTIL 130. MEANWHILE, JUST A COUPLE OF DAYS NOW FROM THANKSGIVING, AND IT’S TIME TO START PREPPING THE FOOD. BUT YOU SHOULD LISTEN UP BEFORE YOU GET TOO CARRIED AWAY WITH THAT ...

Combine all brine ingredients in a very large pot. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and allow to cool completely. Put turkey in another very large pot or brining bag and pour cooled brine solution ...