Adam’s Bourbon-Glazed Barbecue Turkey: A few steps involved but the instructions are well done for this recipe. The night before make the brine then inject it into the bird with a marinade injector (or place the turkey in the brine). The brine is a tasty one using apricot nectar, apple juice, brown sugar, salt, garlic and more. Refrigerate overnight, then smother the turkey with a spiced bbq paste (recipe provided) and cook the turkey on the grill–brush the turkey with apple juice to keep it from drying out. There is also a homemade bbq glaze (uses bourbon) to add at the end. Recipe found and RachaelRayMag.com.

Brining A Turkey: Brining a turkey involves marinating a turkey in salted water for several hours. This makes the meat very juicy, yet it doesn’t taste salty. Here’s a method involving a herb seasoned brine to trap the flavors in the meat. Recipe suggests using kosher salt, brown sugar and your favorite herbs and seasonings. Details found at FosterFarms.com.

Good Eats Roast Turkey: Learn how to make a roast turkey by first preparing it in a brine solution, brine recipe included. Also details filling the cavity with steeped aromatics (apple, onion, cinnamon stick and water) along with some rosemary and sage. Instructions found at FoodNetwork.com.

How To Brine A Turkey: Ingredients include vegetable stock, orange juice, brown sugar, pickling spices, salt and peppercorns. Prepare the brine mixture the night before then refrigerate overnight. The next day immerse the turkey in the brine and marinate for 6 hours. Recipe found at Coconut & Lime.