A juicy, flavorful turkey starts with the right preparation—and our favorite recipe requires ... We find the best brine time to be overnight, at least 8-12 hours in a refrigerator or cool ...

Place the turkey in a deep casserole or roasting pan that is large enough to allow most (preferably all) of the turkey to be submerged in the brine ... About 4 hours before serving time, preheat ...

cover it with the brine, and refrigerate overnight. Drain the turkey, pat it dry, and set aside at room temperature for 11⁄2 hours. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Carefully separate the skin from ...