A classic, simple wet-brine recipe will be a staple in your kitchen once you taste the tender and juicy results. This recipe is a good base to use for brining meat, but you can also expand the flavors ...

In this video, Bradley Robinson from Chuds BBQ transforms a simple turkey breast into a savory, smoky masterpiece by curing it like a holiday ham. The process starts with a classic wet brine made from ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

"A wet brine, which is what most people think of when they imagine 'brining a turkey,' is a salt (and usually additionally flavored) bath into which your turkey is submerged for one to two days," ...

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 ...