11. Cider-Brined and Glazed Turkey
An apple cider, herb-filled brine makes your turkey tender, juicy and flavorful. Just plan ahead because you should start brining 12-24 hours before you start cooking your turkey.
12. Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Turkey
If you’ve got a smaller family or are just looking to come home from work to the smells of Thanksgiving this month (and who could blame you?), you can toss a turkey breast in the slow cooker with some bacon, garlic, canned gravy, a bit of flour and some Worcestershire sauce and you’ll be good to go after whipping up a quick side or two.
