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The Slashfood team is heading out for our own Thanksgiving celebrations. There's still time to get your feast prepared. Read on for a host of last-minute turkey day ideas.

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Say goodbye to those dry turkey nightmares. Brining produces a moister, more succulent bird.

Get this brine recipe along with many others after the jump.

This Thanksgiving, whether you are roasting or smoking your holiday turkey, don't forget the most important step: brining.

Holiday magazines are filled with tips on how to prepare a perfect turkey, from wrapping the turkey in cheesecloth while cooking to rubbing the turkey with "dry brine."

I have experimented with almost every technique I have come across and in my opinion, the best method is good old-fashioned brining. Although you have to plan in advance, brining is an easy process that yields the most flavorful, juicy results.