The best way to get flavorful poultry, regardless of how it is prepared, is to start with a brine. Brining adds moisture and flavor to poultry and helps to keep it from drying out.  Brining requires planning ahead and a bit of extra work, but it is well worth it.
Here’s what you’ll need:
A container large [...]

Choosing the right turkey, a few thoughts:

Just because a turkey has a brand name that you recognize doesn’t mean that it will be the best turkey. It just means that it is well known.  Many turkey producers (turkey producers? that just sounds wrong) place many labels on their turkeys, meaning that the cheapo store brand [...]

I have been charged with making The Turkey for my family’s Thanksgiving feast this year.   Thats right, they’re putting the guy who hasn’t cooked meat for a year in charge of the Centerpiece of the most important meal of the year.   The thing is, last year I made the best turkey I have ever tasted [...]