Martha Stewart is one of America’s most beloved chefs, yet she’s not planning to chow down on Turkey this Thanksgiving. In fact, she’s not even going to be in the country for the upcoming holiday! She has her own livestock at her property in Bedford,

Place your turkey, breast down, in a large container made of food-grade plastic, stainless steel, glass, or a brining bag. Be sure the container will fit in your fridge. Add brine, covering the entire turkey. Place in the refrigerator for the specified period of time.

A juicy, flavorful turkey starts with the right preparation—and our favorite recipe requires us to start the thawing and prep on Monday. Whether you prefer wet brining or dry brining, and whether you roast it whole or spatchcock it,

Thanksgiving is only a few days away, and this year, you're going to rock the holiday feast! We've tested turkey after turkey (and trust us, we've had our share of fails) to bring you the absolute best turkey recipes.