Remove turkey from brine and rinse under cool running water. Pat it dry inside and out with paper towels. Place turkey breast side up on flat wire rack set over rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan and refrigerate, uncovered, 30 minutes.

To make the perfect oven-roasted turkey for your holiday dinner, dry-brining with a homemade spice rub is absolutely mandatory.

This turkey brings Latin-inspired flavors to your Thanksgiving table. First, marinate the turkey in a mixture of puréed onions, diced bell peppers, paprika, garlic, cilantro and orange juice. Then, massage the bird with a compound herb butter and bake it with guava jam for a totally unexpected twist on the classic.

In a Butterball Togetherness Report, respondents said they expected to have an average of nine people over for Thanksgiving this year.