The Complete Thanksgiving Spice Kit

This is the gift for whoever's hosting Thanksgiving this year, whether it's their first turkey or their twentieth. It covers the whole meal in one box, which makes it especially helpful for a new host, newlyweds, or someone hosting in a new home.

Give it a week or two before the holiday so they have time to plan their brine.

For the turkey: For a wet brine, dissolve both bags of Brining Spice in about 2 gallons of water and refrigerate the turkey in it for about 1 hour per pound. For a dry brine, rub the mix over and under the skin 2 to 3 days ahead. Pat the turkey dry, brush it with butter, season it with Roast Turkey Rub, and roast it in the roasting bag following the recipe card.

For the sides: While the turkey roasts, use Rubbed Sage and Premium French Thyme in your stuffing, Roasted Granulated Garlic in mashed potatoes and gravy, and Cracked Rosemary on roasted vegetables and potatoes.

Thanksgiving dinner comes down to a handful of flavors: a well-seasoned turkey, and the herbs that run through the stuffing, gravy, and sides. This kit covers both.

Our Premium Turkey Brine & Rub Kit takes care of the bird, from a juicy, seasoned interior to golden, herby skin, while the Essential Holiday Spice Set brings garlic, thyme, rosemary, and sage for the rest of the table. It's everything a holiday cook needs for a classic Thanksgiving meal, without hunting down a dozen jars.

What's the difference between this kit and the Premium Turkey Brine & Rub Kit?

The Premium Turkey Brine & Rub Kit covers the turkey. This kit includes it, plus our Essential Holiday Spice Set with garlic, thyme, rosemary, and sage for the stuffing, gravy, and sides.

How big a turkey does this kit cover?

The two bags of Brining Spice make enough wet brine for a turkey up to 15 pounds. For a larger bird, add another bag of Brining Spice.

When should I start brining?

For a wet brine, start the night before and plan on about 1 hour per pound. For a dry brine, start 2 to 3 days ahead so the salt has time to work its way into the meat.

What else will I need?

A turkey, butter, and the usual Thanksgiving staples, like bread or cornbread for stuffing, potatoes, and stock for gravy. The kit covers all the seasoning.

Can I use the herbs after Thanksgiving?

Absolutely. Garlic, thyme, rosemary, and sage are everyday staples for roast chicken, soups, stews, and roasted vegetables all winter long.