If you want to try your hand at spatchcocking a turkey, you need to gather a few things. Luckily, you likely have most (or maybe all) of them in your kitchen already. Diestel says you can remove the ...

You've likely attended or hosted many Thanksgiving dinners throughout the years, so it'll come as no surprise that you know a thing or two about the Thanksgiving turkey. For instance, you know that it ...

After culinary school, I had an evening job as a line cook and a day job in a test kitchen. I never knew if I would be prepping live lobsters, decorating sugar cookies or testing Thanksgiving dinner ...

A juicy, flavorful turkey starts with the right preparation—and our favorite recipe requires us to start the thawing and prep on Monday. Whether you prefer wet brining or dry brining, and whether you ...

Spatchcocking, or butterflying, a whole turkey is the best way to get the juiciest meat and the crispiest skin in half the time of traditional turkey-roasting methods. Follow these easy steps to learn ...

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If you’ve never heard of a spatchcocked turkey (or spatchcocked chicken, Cornish hen or other poultry), let me introduce you. While spatchcocking won't deliver that picture-perfect whole roasted ...

Prep your space to cut, flatten and eventually bake your turkey. Cut the back of the turkey (down the spine), and get rid of the innards (can be for stuffing or other uses). Turn the turkey with the ...

All four chefs agree: dry brining overnight gives juicier, crisp‑skinned turkey. Start with high heat, then slow roast—this combo locks in crisp skin and flavor. Always rest the turkey for at least 25 ...

Thanksgiving is almost here. You may already have your side dish lineup settled, with your go-to mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing and gravy. And dessert might be locked in too. Will it be ...