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I've been a Dodger fan since I was 10 years old (which was a long time ago), so I've been on Cloud 9 since they won the World Series Wednesday night! 🎉

The photo above was taken this past February when I took a trip to spring training in Arizona with my family. We're all Dodger fans and are planning another trip next year. 💙

If you're a Yankee fan, I'm truly sorry. Trust me...I know how it feels to be on the other end! 😥

Are you a baseball fan, and if so did you catch the series? I'd love to hear your thoughts about it!

Enough baseball talk -- it's time to talk turkey! 🦃 🦃 🦃

Thanksgiving dinner is my favorite dinner of all time. Now I know that most people love the sides or dessert the best, but my favorite part about the dinner is the turkey.

That's probably because it comes out perfectly juicy with a golden brown crispy skin every single time. And it's super easy because I never use a messy wet brine!

So what's the secret?

I've been dry brining my turkey for over 10 years since I learned about it in cooking school.

Simply pat your turkey dry, salt it generously, then refrigerate it uncovered for up to 3 days before you cook it.

The dry brine acts as a wet brine by breaking down the tough muscle proteins, which results in a juicier, more flavorful turkey. It also dries out the skin so that it gets nice and crispy. 😋

I'm sharing (4) easy turkey recipes below that utilize a dry brine. Whether you want to roast a whole turkey, a turkey breast, or boneless turkey breast, I've got you covered. 👍🏻

Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? Hit reply and tell me how you're cooking your turkey!

Happy cooking,

Marcie

Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

​Dry Brine Roast Turkey​ This turkey is juicy and flavorful, with golden brown, crispy skin! It's dry brined so there's no messy wet brine to deal with, and it can be prepped up to 3 days in advance! Get the recipe >>

​Spatchcock Turkey​ If you want a juicy turkey that’s evenly cooked with the crispiest skin ever, this Spatchcock Turkey is the recipe for you! It comes out perfect every time and cooks up in under an hour and a half! Get the recipe >>

​Herb & Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast​ This is the recipe when you want roast turkey without the fuss! It's dry brined to ensure that it's juicy and flavorful and it's packed with fresh herb and garlic flavor! Get the recipe >>

​Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast​ This is the easiest turkey you'll ever make, and it's perfect for small gatherings. It's rubbed with a simple spice blend and it takes just 15 minutes of prep time! Get the recipe >>

​Homemade Turkey Stock​ This homemade turkey stock is perfect for your turkey gravy and turkey soup! It can be prepared with your leftover turkey carcass and it's freezer friendly! Get the recipe >>

​Homemade Turkey Gravy​ This recipe is a handy guide on how to make the best turkey gravy with turkey drippings. Recipe includes instructions using cornstarch to make gluten-free gravy or flour, as well as make ahead tips! Get the recipe >>