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National brining

Brining (meat) and other info

Brining is an old-world technique of submerging meats in a salted, seasoned solution for several hours. This infuses the meats with flavor-and...
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Dr. Pepper pork chops

Even on the most even flame, it's easy to overcook pork -- but these chops use a sweet brine to compensate, staying juicy and delicious even...
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How to Make a Basic Brine for Meat and Poultry

Soaking meats or poultry in a brine is a great way to add flavor and juiciness. Meat loses a lot of juices while cooking, so when you start by...
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More Thanksgiving recipes

Probably more than the turkey itself, I enjoy the side dishes. Inevitably, that's what I find myself going back for and gnoshing on after the...
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Brining the turkey

You’ve picked your turkey, you’ve lugged him home, and now he’s thawed (assuming you picked out a frozen bird). What’s next...
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