TOP 10 Tips to prepare the most flavorful, juicy and tender holiday turkey, you’ve ever cooked, every single time! Live Fire Republic x Weber Sauces & Seasonings 1. Prep starts at least 72hrs before your cook - thaw entirely, dry brine, rinse and aerate the skin with skewers! This all assists in creating a juicier bird, with crispier skin. 2. Let the turkey come to room temperature for 2-3 hours for more even cooking, no matter iif cooking whil whole or in parts. 3. Spatchcock or split the turke