Two words strike fear into the heart of any holiday host: dry turkey. Thanksgiving comes with enough pressure as it is, and no one wants to serve a bland, dry bird to a table full of hungry relatives. That’s where turkey brine kits come in.

These handy, foolproof bundles make it easy for at-home cooks to achieve poultry with deep flavor and guaranteed juiciness, transforming the turkey from a source of anxiety into the star it deserves to be.

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Even better, most major grocery stores now carry reliable brining kits, so you can avoid the frantic, last-minute search for all the ingredients needed to brine a bird and focus on the feast itself.

Why bother brining a turkey?

Turkey brining is the process of soaking a bird in a solution of saltwater and spices in order to infuse the meat with flavor and keep it juicy as it cooks. (You can, alternatively, dry brine a turkey, which calls for coating it in a generous dry rub of salt and spices.)

When selecting a turkey to brine, make sure to steer clear of any bird that’s already been salted — terms like “self-basting” or “flavor-enhanced” are signs that the poultry has already been seasoned. If you’ve never brined a turkey before, have had trouble settling on a simple brining recipe, or want to save yourself some time at the grocery store, then a brining kit might be for you.

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These three turkey brine kits are available at multiple major grocery chains and come with instructions for how to use them — plus the brining bag you’ll need to marinate the turkey — making it easy to plan for the big day. Even better, they all cost under $13 each.

Gourmet Gobbler Turkey Brine & Rub Kit

The Gourmet Gobbler Turkey Brine & Rub Kit from Stonewall Kitchen packs everything you need to cook a turkey into one tidy bundle: a spiced brine blend, a smoky peppercorn-and-herb rub, and a heavy-duty brining bag.

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This offering accommodates birds ranging from 12 to 24 pounds, so it will work well no matter what size crowd you’re cooking for. The secret ingredient in the Gourmet Gobbler turkey brine kit? A touch of citrus in the spice blend, which provides a hint of acidity to balance out the strength of the peppercorns, salt, and savory herbs.

This is a popular brining kit, and you’ll spot it at several grocery stores, including Whole Foods, Aldi, Walmart, and H-E-B. The price may vary slightly depending on which store you go to, but the kit will typically cost between $10 and $13.

Butcher’s Brine Kit

This brine kit from barbecue and seasoning brand Kinder features its “perfectly balanced blend of salt, spices, and sugar.” It also comes with a buttery poultry seasoning blend to coat the bird as it roasts and a heavy-duty brine bag with a twist tie that can hold a turkey up to 25 pounds.

A handy guide on the back of the kit takes you through the brining process step by step, so it might be a good choice for first-time turkey chefs. You can snag the kit at several major grocery store chains like Walmart, Target, Kroger, Costco, and Sam’s Club, and it usually retails in the range of $7 to $8.

Spice Hunter Turkey Brine and Bag

Recommended for turkeys up to 25 pounds, the Spice Hunter Turkey Brine & Bag comes with a brine blend of lemon, garlic, and herbs for the home cooks who prefer a bright, aromatic flavor profile. It includes a brining bag too, and if you’re looking for something tried-and-true, this kit has 4.5 stars on Amazon with than 1,000 ratings.

The Spice Hunter brining kit is available at select H-E-B locations, Sprouts, Kroger, Central Market, and Walmart. Its price typically ranges from $9 to $12, and if you’re feeding 25 people with 25 pounds of turkey, that’s a pretty great cost for covering all the seasonings and extra equipment you need to prepare a perfect bird.