Want to do things differently this Thanksgiving? Learn how to create a moist, flavorful bird with a dry brine turkey.

To Brine or Not to Brine: How to Prep Your Turkey If you’re a newbie briner, welcome, and don’t worry, I’m going to break down everything you need to know. A brine-r, if you will.

For both wet and dry brining, you should allow at least one hour of brining time per pound of meat, so a 12-pound turkey will take at least 12 hours to brine.

Brining tips: * Be sure that you have shelf space in your refrigerator the day before Thanksgiving, enough to hold your turkey in a stockpot or bucket of brine.

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