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If you’re looking for the best way to roast a Thanksgiving turkey, you’re in the right place. I’ve been cooking professionally and hosting Thanksgiving for 25 years, and I’ve tried just about every method out there. In my experience, nothing beats a dry brine—it’s the simplest, most reliable way to get juicy, perfectly seasoned meat and shatteringly crisp skin without the hassle of a messy wet brine.
