Before refrigeration, brining was necessary to preserve meat. Today brining is popular again among home cooks and chefs. It gives flavor and tenderness to meat and poultry. And, it is very simple to ...

They call me Pork Boy, and as far as I’m concerned, the Year of the Pig couldn’t have come at a better time. At long last, after decades of abuse, my favorite meat is once again getting a little love.

Though you might ordinarily throw away this tangy liquid, it's a great shortcut for quick meal prep and can be used for both ...

• 2 2-inch-thick bone-in pork chop (2 ribs; about 1 1/4 lb.) 1. Begin by making a simple brine. Bring water, kosher salt, and sugar to a boil in a small sauce pan. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved ...

These are not your grandmother's pork chops. Pork sold in today's grocery stores is about 75 percent leaner than what was sold in the 1950s, according to the Jan. 2, 2017 article "Pork Production – ...

Combine the brown sugar and salt in the water and bring to a boil. Stir until dissolved and then add the rest of the brine ingredients. Lower heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and ...

Glazed pork chops seasoned with herbs on a cutting board - Metamore Studio/Shutterstock Pork can be a great alternative to beef when you're trying to stretch your dollar but still want to enjoy a ...

Cookbook author Tammy Algood made Smoked Salt, a seasoning that can be used to brine turkey, pork and other meats. It also makes a great food gift idea. Tammy Algood is the author of five cookbooks, ...

Look for a local butcher for the highest-quality pork or check out your local farmers market. If you don’t see a pork vendor at the market, Dave Beran, chef and owner of Pasjoli in Santa Monica, ...

The drippings from this roast are far too salty to make a gravy or sauce, says Marianne Anderson, who suggests using a reduction of beef broth, shallots and butter if you want to serve the meat with a ...