Roasted Brined Turkey

Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2004, America's Test Kitchen TV

Since we introduced the brined turkey in 1993, we have tested dozens of techniques for producing the perfect Thanksgiving bird. Here's what really works.

SERVES 10 to 22, depending on turkey size

TIME 2 to 3½ hours, plus 4 to 12 hours brining and 30 minutes resting

Why This Recipe Works

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