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9. Buttermilk-Brined Turkey
Brining your turkey for 24-36 hours before cooking ensures you’ll enjoy a moist, juicy bird. Adding buttermilk to your saltwater soak makes your turkey extra juicy and flavorful. Seriously, this one is so easy, there’s no excuse to not take the extra steps. Plus, all you’ll need is your turkey, salt, water, buttermilk and butter. Tada!

10. Maple-Brined, Wood-Smoked Grilled Turkey
Are you afraid of cooking your turkey on the grill? We don’t blame you, it’s definitely intimidating. That said, the unique flavor of the grill might just make this year’s turkey the most talked about ever!