Brining Recipes

A lot of salt goes a long way in these brining recipes that tenderize and season your lean meats.

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Pickle-Brine Turkey

If brining a turkey in salt water creates a tender, juicy bird, wouldn't a pickle-brine turkey be even better? The answer is yes!

Pickle-Brined Chicken

2 reviews

Use up that leftover juice from the jar and make pickle-brined chicken. It's tender, juicy and lightly flavored with the...


Spiced Apple Rings

Pile spiced apple rings on all your autumnal and winter dishes, sweet or savory, for a sugary and tangy upgrade.


I Tried a Pickle-Brined Turkey—Here’s What I Really Thought

If brining a turkey in salt water creates a tender, juicy bird, could a turkey brined in pickle juice be...


Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast

Learn how to roast chicken breast in the oven for the juiciest, most tender chicken. These oven-roasted chicken breasts are...

How to Brine a Turkey

Put a stop to dry, flavorless birds. Learn how to brine a turkey using the traditional wet brine method.


Braised Corned Beef

2 reviews

The oven’s gentle heat ensures that braised corned beef turns out juicy and tender. You might never return to the...

Smoked Turkey

Our smoked turkey recipe uses a brine to keep the bird moist, plus a homemade dry rub to add incredible...


How to Brine Practically Any Meat

We'll show you why it's worth it to use a brine—especially on leaner cuts of meat like pork chops and...


This Is Our Juiciest Turkey Recipe. Here’s Why.

Looking for the juiciest turkey recipe? Our Test Kitchen has a five-star recipe your family will love, plus plenty of...


Our Top 3 Best Brined Turkey Recipes

Tired of the same 'ole Thanksgiving turkey? Give one of our best turkey brine recipes a try.

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Corned Beef

Have you ever wondered how to make corned beef from scratch? It's easier than you might think! Simply brine a...


Here’s How to Get Super Tender Meat Every Time You Grill

Brining is a great strategy for keeping lean meats moist. But does that mean you should brine everything before it...


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Grilled Pork Chops

39 reviews

Soaked in brine and rubbed with a fragrant spice blend, these grilled pork chops burst with flavor.


Hickory Turkey

4 reviews

With a delicious hickory-smoked flavor, this grilled turkey brings a southern twist to the Thanksgiving table—Kim Russell, North Wales, Pennsylvania


Barbecue Chicken Sliders

52 reviews

Barbecue chicken sliders are perfect for game-day parties. To get exceptionally flavorful, juicy chicken, brine the meat overnight, then slow...

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Turkey Brine

10 reviews

Say goodbye to dry, flavorless turkey. This turkey brine recipe creates perfectly seasoned turkey with tender, juicy meat.


Pickled Green Beans with Smoked Salmon Dip

I came up with this appetizer for my son, who's big on delicious but healthy food. The lighter beans-and-dip combo...


Spice-Brined Pork Roast

1 review

This brined and barbecued pork roast is unbelievable moist. Adding seasonings to the coals produces an awesome aroma that draws...


Roasted Chicken with Garlic-Sherry Sauce

4 reviews

This garlic-kissed chicken is delicious, plain or fancy. It's an elegant entree for guests-and my husband and I love its...


Grilled Turkey Breast

7 reviews

Boneless turkey breast is the perfect choice for this grilled turkey breast recipe. It cooks quickly, and the brine keeps...


Honey Smoked Salmon

2 reviews

Bust out the hickory wood chips, fire up the grill and make this honey smoked salmon with crushed peppercorns.


Maple-Sage Brined Turkey

3 reviews

When the leaves start turning, it’s turkey time at our house. We use maple-sage brine to help brown the bird...


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Cornish Game Hens

2 reviews

Herb-brined Cornish game hens can be a centerpiece to any dinner, whether fancy or every day. The crispy skin and...