Alton brown dry brine turkey

It's touted as Alton's Brown's most popular recipe ever. But is it his best?

Learn how to make a spatchcock turkey that you dry brine first. Recipe is from Alton Brown. I have written the instructions out in my own words from years of doing this recipe. It also includes a root vegetable panzanella that cooks underneath the turkey. I did make a few changes to the panzanella recipe.

For years and years, I thought that turkey was supposed to be dry. Dry and yucky. It was the only part of Thanksgiving that I disliked. I would load up on casseroles and vegetables and mashed potatoes, and then I would hide my turkey under something as I ate. I have a feeling I am not the only person with this kind of story. I mean, if roasting a chicken eludes most people, a turkey is three times as bad. And we tried literally everything to get the thing to brown. Until we finally gave up…

Get Butterflied, Dry Brined Roasted Turkey with Roasted Root Vegetable Panzanella Recipe from Food Network

This dry brined turkey is coated in a blend of salt, herbs and spices, then roasted to golden brown perfection.

This Dry Brine Turkey recipe creates an incredibly tender and juicy turkey with beautifully browned, crispy skin.

The only turkey brine recipe you need for cooking your Thanksgiving turkey! Alton Brown's recipe is truly one of the best ones I've tried.

Made with whole spices and garlic, this easy Turkey Brine is a no-muss, no-fuss Thanksgiving tradition that makes a tender, juicy turkey!

This Dry Brine Turkey recipe is my go to for Thanksgiving! Thanks to the dry brine, the turkey is so juicy. The herb butter makes it extra delicious and flavorful.

Skip the oven and try Alton Brown's Deep-Fried Turkey recipe from Good Eats on Food Network. Start with a brown sugar brine for the most-succulent bird.