Henry VIII is said to have been the first British king to feast on roast turkey, but Edward VII made ... slices and serve the drumsticks whole. Brining moistens and tenderises the bird by breaking ...

Do you need to brine a turkey before deep-frying? Brining a turkey isn't absolutely mandatory, but it's the best way — when using any cooking method — to ensure the meat will be tender ...

The main reason for brining a turkey is to produce a more juicy, moist result. Most roast turkeys I have come across— and at times endured— have been dry and tough. Roast turkey that is not ...