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Weigh the turkey down with a plate or bowl if it floats. Brine the turkey in the refrigerator or an ice-filled cooler for 18 ...

Brining is a pretreatment in which the whole turkey to placed in a salt and water solution known as brine. This pretreatment produces a wonderfully moist and well-seasoned bird. Brining should be done ...

If you don't have a brining bag, you can use a large stockpot or a clean cooler to brine the turkey. For best results, use a fresh turkey and avoid using a pre-brined or self-basting turkey. If you ...