Why You Should Brine Instead Of Basting A whole turkey sits in a brining solution in a plastic bag. - Candice Bell/Shutterstock So, if you aren't basting turkey, you're likely curious about how to ...

If you're basting something in the oven, choose a material that's unlikely to conduct heat or melt. So no metal or plastic. You can also get away without a handle in some cases. For the brush ...