Brown sugar gives the turkey a sweet, rich flavor while allspice and peppercorns add a hint of spice to the bird. For some zest, add lemon and orange peels to the beer brine. A German helles lager ...

Begin making the brine two days before, one day to brine and one day to “dry out’’ the turkey. If you are short on time you can omit the drying stage. Other tips I have learned over the ...