Pioneer woman thanksgiving turkey

The contenders: Alton, Ina, Martha, and Ree.

I made her famous roasted turkey and brine for the first time — and it didn't exactly go as planned.

If you've never brined your Thanksgiving turkey before, don't worry. The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond's easy brine recipe will change your mind about this Turkey Day cooking technique!

Try dry brining a turkey this Thanksgiving! This method flavors the turkey from the inside out and results in crispy, delicious skin.

Brine your bird for the juiciest, most flavorful Thanksgiving turkey yet. This is the best way to season your turkey before roasting it to perfection.

This pioneer woman inspired southern stuffing is so delicious and flavorful, once you get a taste, this will be your go-to Thanksgiving stuffing! With perfectly soft bread, delicious sauteed onions and seasonings, and the refreshing crunch of granny smith apples, you won't be able to get enough! And the best part is it's so easy to make enough for the entire family.

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Pioneer Woman's Turkey Brine recipe: Best turkey we've ever had!

Get ready for your best Thanksgiving turkey ever. Using Ree Drummond's recipe, you'll end up with a juicy, flavorful bird with golden, crisp skin.

This tried a true recipe from the Pioneer Woman is a favorite of mine because it is slow cooked with an herb butter rub. This makes it perfectly browned, amazingly juicy, and absolutely delicious! You will love this no fuss roasted Thanksgiving turkey and so will your dinner guests!