For a juicy, flavorful turkey, Ree starts with a maple-whiskey brine enhanced with orange and apple peels. After letting the turkey soak up all that goodness, she rinses and roasts it to perfection.
Turkey's mild flavor is the perfect blank canvas for the puckery punch of pickle brine and spices, and an additional pickle butter adds even more pickle flavor as it slowly seeps into the meat while the turkey roasts.
Giada dry brines her turkey before carefully wrapping it in thinly sliced prosciutto, roasting it, then serving it with a sweet, tangy gravy made from the pan juices.
The perfect Thanksgiving turkey doesn't need a fryer or brine. This easy recipe can be customized by stuffing the bird's cavity with different combinations of vegetables and herbs.
You've brined turkey, now try ham! Anne shows how easy it is to brine a fresh ham at home. Serve with Braised Baby Artichokes and Five Bean Salad for a fresh menu fit for a Easter or any spring fling.
Ree Drummond is sharing all her great recipes, tips and secrets to pulling off the complete Thanksgiving feast! On the menu, Ree's Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey brined overnight in My Favorite Turkey Brine, complete with all the sides and trimmings to die for; homemade Cornbread Dressing With Sausage and Apples, Sweet Roasted Rosemary Acorn Squash Wedges, Cranberry Sauce, and Green Beans and Tomatoes.
Guy's cooking up a game day spread with his Diners buddy Gary Zemola. Gary is topping hot dogs with his Green Tomato Chutney, and Guy is roasting giant Turkey Legs in Maple-Bourbon Brine. Cheesy jumbo pretzels topped like everything bagels and bourbon-spiked Tailgate Sweet Tea are two more menu all-stars.
Ree Drummond is in the kitchen to prepare a frontier-style Thanksgiving with some of her favorite recipes, starting with Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Sauce. Her holiday spread includes four stunning side dishes -- Broccoli Wild Rice Casserole, No-Knead Clover Leaf Rolls, Green Beans and Tomatoes, and Soul Sweet Taters. She makes the most of leftovers in Pumpkin Smoothies for the kids and a toasty Leftover Thanksgiving Panini. Festive Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Champagne Cocktails put the fizz in Ree's Friendsgiving celebration, and she wraps up her holiday preparations with her Favorite Turkey Brine, Turkey Gravy and flavorful Orange Rosemary Butter.